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Wolf's new podcast and Thomas Kuhn
After watching The Students episode with Jonathan Wallis about academic apathy I feel compelled to post about Thomas Kuhn’s work as it is very relevant to this conversation. Kuhn is known for popularizing the term “Paradigm Shift”. Many people are fa... posted 2mo ago with 4 replies received

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I set out to start a conversation about his work rather than state an argument. I think that his work is most helpful when looking to build alternatives which is what the episode touched on a bit. I think Kuhns original definition of paradigm as a grand ac... 2mo ago received

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I don't think this is quite right. Kuhn thought that individual and historical idiosyncrasy play more of a role in science than scientists like to mention. I think institutional corruption and dysfunction can be included in this. Perhaps I will reread his ... 2mo ago received

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