If you are setting out to work in a new field you should thoroughly research that field. Right? Wrong! The traditional view is that you should read all that you can in order to get the base of existing knowledge and then move forward from this. There is a flaw in this argument and it … Continue reading A Flaw in the Scientific Method Edward de Bono
Please stop saying you researched it. You didn’t research anything and it is highly probable you don’t know how to do so. Did you compile a literature review and write abstracts on each article? Or better yet, did you collect a random sample of sources and perform independent probability statistics on the reported results? No? … Continue reading Please Stop Saying You Researched It Linda Gamble Spadaro
Gurteen Knowledge Blog September 13, 2021, 08:53This is a bit of a rant but given all of the misinformation and disinformation online it is an important message. Tweet: Please stop saying you researched it Knowledge Letter: Issue: 255 (Subscribe)Tags: research (6)RSS: Blog FeedPhoto Credits: Midjourney (Public Domain) > Continue reading Please Stop Saying You Researched It You probably didn’t research anything
The Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? According to longevity researcher, Susan Pinker, it’s not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders alive so long — it’s their emphasis on close personal … Continue reading Why Face-to-face Interaction Matters ** Our social life is essential to our wellbeing and health
The purpose of this paper is to describe the application of a Knowledge Café as an academic research technique. Abstract The purpose of this paper is to describe the application of a Knowledge Café as an academic research technique. Knowledge Cafés are a tool for sharing knowledge among those individuals who participate in the conversations … Continue reading The Knowledge Café as a Research Technique Shawren Singh (2017)
Recent research in neuroscience shows that doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new concepts, and retain information. Doodling, often considered a simple form of drawing, brings a host of benefits that positively impact mental and physical health. It enhances creativity by engaging the brain’s imaginative and intuitive side, leading to innovative ideas. Contrary to … Continue reading The Cognitive Benefits of Doodling ** Doodling can help you stay focused, grasp new concepts and retain information