Becoming Human

What is a Paradigm? Normal Science and Pseudo-Science


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Thomas Kuhn coined the concept of a paradigm to describe the unique achievement of science. Since Kuhn, the terms "paradigm" and "paradigm shift" have entered into popular culture, but what really is a paradigm? How does it connect to normal science? And can it help us distinguish real science from pseudo-science? All these questions, and more, are explored in this episode of my series on Kuhn.

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Becoming HumanBy Samuel Loncar, Ph.D.

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