
Episode 86: Thomas Kuhn on Scientific Progress
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Perception and Paradigm Shifts
The snip discusses the goggles experiment, where people wearing inversion goggles initially faced confusion but eventually acclimated to seeing the world upside down. This experiment is likened to paradigm shifting, where there is a period of confusion before a new worldview is established. It highlights the significance of understanding the context of our perceptions in viewing the world.
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