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013: How To Turn Knowledge Into Action

A Mug of Insights

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Navigating Theory and Practice: The Perils of Speculative Thinking

This chapter explores the tension between theoretical reasoning and practical application, prompted by a seminar from Jacques Derrida. It highlights a thought experiment by Immanuel Kant, illustrating how an overemphasis on theory can result in indecisiveness when faced with real-world decisions.

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