Describing vs. Explaining
We tend to explain how something works to describe what it is. We can break it down into categories and measurements, but this pretends to …
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Doing things “to people” rather than “for people”
Given our incentive structure our time is very valuable. Thus we are good at doing things to people, such as procedures, but we are not …
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Describing is not Explaining
There is a difference in describing and explaining. Science has become better and better at describing things (phenomenon) and predicting behaviors. But discrepancies continue to …
Imperative vs Declarative
Imperative pointing says “I want that” or “gimme that.” Declarative pointing says “Let us consider this.” Interestingly, Chimpanzees can point imperatively, but only humans point …
Definitions make distinctions
To confuse skills with career is common. To confuse nationalism and patriotism is common. To confuse passion with love is common. To confuse value and …