Consistent heuristic

Okay, let me explain the idea of a consistent heuristic in a simple way. A heuristic is like a rule of thumb that helps us make decisions or guesses. But sometimes those guesses are not very accurate or pretty good. That's where consistent heuristics come in.

Imagine you're playing a game and you want to win, but you don't know exactly what the best move is. So you use a consistent heuristic, which is a fancy way of saying a rule that always helps you guess better and closer to the actual best move. It's like a very strong and smart friend who always gives you good advice.

For example, imagine you're playing chess and you want to know which piece to move next. A good consistent heuristic would be to always try to move your pieces in a way that keeps your king safe, while also putting pressure on your opponent's pieces. This rule will help you make better guesses and moves than just randomly moving any piece. And the more you follow this rule, the easier it will be to win the game.

So, in summary, a consistent heuristic is a reliable and predictable rule that helps us make better guesses or decisions, and it usually involves following a pattern or a logic that has been proven to work well.