shadowhawk wrote:Subjugation and the rest of the world:
[censored]. I'm sick of this [censored] stupid preconception that somehow knowledge gets in the way of new ideas (and inventions). First, knowing what is sure no-go prevents wasting time on things like perpetuum mobile. Second, so called common sense (as it is based on what we perceive with our own eyes) is usually more an obstacle (see: quantum mechanics, general and special relativity). Third in sciences (at least on Earth) contesting assumptions (knowing of course that they are assumptions) is "built-in" in teaching science; and telling all the factors against some idea, model or explanation is what distinguish pseudo-science (cult cargo science) from true science.
Rant, rant, rant.
Sorry just going off of the Story on this
I posted this on the other thread in general but here it is again (See Below) with a little more added......Fels words but I think they hit the heart of your problem ... pre-conceived notions.
Most teachers have their own views on how something is (Notice I said Most not all) and it leaks in to their teaching on a subject.
Causing pre-conceived notions to be formed by the student.
( Now not all will fall prey to this but a lot will )
Remember Most students about 90% +- some
will end up taking this teaching as Gospel and never think out side the box.
I know this thought may Cause you to not like it. but it's real world...
Why do you think cults attract some many willing followers so easily?
Think of it this way This thread has had 275 Views at this time the other thread in general has had 721 Views so far. there are 311 registered users on this forum and who knows how many not registered viewers
And there are like what 5 or 6 of us Discussing this right now
That factors out to 1.9% of the registered users here maybe Thinking out side the Box.
Not all people are thinkers a lot are followers but I'll bet of the 311 registered users here a lot more are in the first category then in the second
So what can that tell us about this Discussion?
ponder that thought for a while and see what you come up with.
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You know, I think Ive figured out how you think this stuff up, Ailan had confided last week, as they went over his project after Jason brought it in to show him, his one and only chance to have the instructor check his project.
You come into this with absolutely no pre-conceived notions. You have a fresh
outlook on things, you know? I almost envy you for that, you know.
All you have to do is open your eyes and look at things, Ailan, Jason chuckled.
Yes, but you see, I have years of training jading my point of view, he answered. You dont. You look at something and see something I never considered, because your lack of training lets you approach it from an angle I wouldnt consider.
You might be right, Jason had acceded."
Phantom