In her blog Back Re(Action), the physicist Sabine Hossenfelder offers an analysis of emergence. She states that emergence, “broadly speaking refers to novel types of behavior in systems with many ...

In contrast to yesterday's preferred diplomas, practical know-how is favored today. For a long time, universities, schools have trained professionals on the basis of theories, leaving the young ...

I must admit that, at first glance this question seems to fit into the category of "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" -- perfect for stimulating philosophical discussion, but ultimately ...

Theoretical and applied training represent two distinct approaches to learning, each with its own benefits and applications. Theoretical training teaches fundamental concepts. For those of you who ...

Welcome! This is a new blog grounded in the ideas put forth in the just-released book, A New Unified Theory of Psychology. Theory of Knowledge might sound like an unusual name for a blog, especially a ...

I recently had a lively discussion with a friend about the relative importance of education and experience in developing expertise and how these components interact. After observing a mutual friend's ...