“Understanding” and “knowing” are two words that are often used interchangeably. While the two concepts are related, they are not actually the same. Each is a unique “mental state” that involves cognitive grasp. The problem is that the use of the two is often conflated across the industry spectrum, from writing to science and everything in-between.
So what is the difference between “understanding” and “knowing”? Which is better: knowing or understanding something? In his article – It’s better to Understand Something than to Know It – featured on Quartz, Ephrat Livni gives the answers.
According to the article, knowing is static, “referring to discrete facts.” On the other hand, understanding is an active concept that describes the capacity to analyse and put these concrete facts in context to build a big picture. It goes further to state that knowledge is not necessarily to “understanding of the bigger narrative.” However, understanding can prove impossible without knowledge which forms the basis for gathering information. At the minimum, understanding is a tool that allows people to collect information and make sense of it.
Understanding is the central tenet of gathering information. For scientists, the concepts can be quite obscure. That is why scientists must learn how to communicate science to the masses effectively. According to the article, facts (information) must be gathered, analysed, and contextualised to link cause to effect. That can only occur when facts can be coupled with understanding. Definitions are also crucial to scientists; otherwise, language conflations cause further confusion in science and society.
Understanding is paramount when looking to weave facts. It’s also essential when contextualizing gathered information. That is right; it is impossible to evaluate knowledge without understanding. On the overall, scientific literacy in public can only become possible when there is real understanding.
Although science knowledge in public relies on gathered data, it is true understanding that bolsters scientific literacy. Even so, this can only be achieved when understanding is well defined and understood. By defining it, we can “weave, analyse, and contextualise” information without much fuss. This way, they can effectively communicate science to the public.
Learn more about why understanding something is better than knowing it by reading the entire articlehere.
It’s hard to get with this Yoga thing when you work at a desk all day. The only trouble is we get tired, tense and lethargic.
Here are 3 exercises that will get you a little more relaxed and feeling fresh without taking your fingers off the mouse or keyboard.
2. Immediately close the left nostril with your right ring finger and little finger, and at the same time remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale through this nostril. Do this to the count of eight seconds. This completes a half round.
3. Inhale through the right nostril to the count of four seconds. Close the right nostril with your right thumb and exhale through the left nostril to the count of eight seconds. This completes one full round.
This one’s a little more fun and lighthearted, but it’ll attribute to your relaxation and good humor. You don’t have to be a Yoga freak, just let loose with those facial expressions and afterwards, your face will thank you.
So what is the Jim Carrey? Imagine trying to duplicate the rubber-faced actor’s flashing grin, teeth bared and cheeks pulled in, and you get the idea.
Laptops and tablets might be making their way into learning institutions and offices but they haven’t replaced the traditional notebook.
The Notability app can turn your digital device into a fully functioning notebook with powerful features. One of the main reasons why people are still using their trusty notebook for taking down notes is due to customization. With tablets, individuals are unable to doodle on the side and are limited to typing essay style notes.
With this app people can have the freedom to personalize their notes just as they would a notebook. It works so well that it can replace all the notebooks in your bag.
Now a year’s worth of notes for all your classes can fit into the app. Backing up your files is as simple as saving it to a cloud server.
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