Perception, Paradigms, and Scientific Understanding

Exploring how paradigms influence data interpretation, the chapter highlights the theory-laden nature of observations and the role of internal processes in shaping perceptions. It delves into Thomas Kuhn's views on paradigm shifts and discusses psychological experiments on perception, illustrating how context and preconceived notions impact what we see. Emphasizing the human element in science, the chapter examines the challenges of biases and assumptions across different disciplines like economics.