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What happens to our models of how the world works over time?
What happens to our models of how the world works over time?
- They become more complicated and remain separate.
- They become static and unchanging.
- They merge into a single large model. (correct)
- They tend to dissolve into smaller models.
Which example illustrates the merging of small models into a larger one?
Which example illustrates the merging of small models into a larger one?
- Memorizing facts about historical figures.
- Understanding abstract mathematical concepts.
- Knowing the route between home and grandmother's house. (correct)
- Learning to drive a car.
How did the understanding of sciences like astronomy, physics, and chemistry evolve?
How did the understanding of sciences like astronomy, physics, and chemistry evolve?
- They merged but still exhibit fuzzy dividing lines. (correct)
- They merged into a unified science with clear boundaries.
- They remained unchanged throughout history.
- They became completely distinct from one another.
What did the individual’s mental map of the world consist of as a small child?
What did the individual’s mental map of the world consist of as a small child?
What characteristic is common to the development of our understanding of different sciences?
What characteristic is common to the development of our understanding of different sciences?
Which of the following statements about the merging of models is true?
Which of the following statements about the merging of models is true?
Why does the text suggest that the boundaries between different sciences are fuzzy?
Why does the text suggest that the boundaries between different sciences are fuzzy?
What is a key example used to illustrate the merging of models in the context of geography?
What is a key example used to illustrate the merging of models in the context of geography?
What is typically the starting point for forming a child's mental map of the world?
What is typically the starting point for forming a child's mental map of the world?
What aspect of a scientist's work is highlighted through the example of calculating Jupiter's orbit?
What aspect of a scientist's work is highlighted through the example of calculating Jupiter's orbit?
Flashcards
Model Merging
Model Merging
The merging of multiple smaller models of understanding into a single, comprehensive model.
Model Refinement
Model Refinement
The process of gradually refining our models of the world by eliminating contradictions and inconsistencies.
Early Childhood Models
Early Childhood Models
The initial, limited understanding of the world possessed by a child, typically centered around familiar surroundings.
Expansion of Models
Expansion of Models
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Model Integration
Model Integration
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Continuous Learning
Continuous Learning
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Integration of Sciences
Integration of Sciences
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Fuzzy Boundaries
Fuzzy Boundaries
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Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
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Converging Models
Converging Models
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Study Notes
Model Merging
- Models of the world become more unified over time
- Individual and species-wide models merge into a larger, more comprehensive model
- Child's world model starts small, focusing on home and nearby locations (e.g., grandmother's house)
- As the child grows, their internal maps are connected, expanding their world view
- Gradually, distant places become incorporated into the child's bigger world model
- Knowledge gained through experiences (e.g., travel) enhances the model's completeness
- Geographic models evolve from individual, small maps into a single, global model
Scientific Model Merging
- Scientific disciplines (like astronomy, physics, and chemistry) were once separate
- Advances in these fields led to the merging of the disciplines into a larger scientific framework
- The distinctions between disciplines are now blurred
- Examples of overlap in physics, astronomy and chemistry are given
- The scientist's role in using different disciplines is illustrated
Model Merging and Wisdom
- Elimination of contradictions and merging of models might be the route to wisdom
- Improved models illuminate each other
- Learning new things increases awareness of the unknown, promoting broader perspectives.
- This awareness can lead to tolerance and acceptance of varied lifestyles within society
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