26 JUN 2012 by ideonexus
Cognitive Rigidity
Experience may blind us from recognizing obvious solutions to problems. Research shows that physicians and health care professionals are likely to overlook the correct diagnosis in cases which do not match their experience [1]. Similar findings have been reported concerning difficulties in reframing clinical situations as experienced by healthcare professionals [2], [3], and difficulties of managers and decision makers in replacing existing procedures with new, improved and simpler ones [4]. ...Folksonomies: plasticity cognitive rigidity
Folksonomies: plasticity cognitive rigidity
When experience blinds us to possibilities it hurts our professional abilities and can even lead to cognitive pathologies.
22 MAR 2012 by ideonexus
The Political Environmental Conundrum
Action regarding the environment requires objectivity, precision, accuracy, validity, replication, constructive criticism, and consensus. Scientists, engineers, and economists have to stay focused on putting accurate data into the hands of decision makers, while they explain their findings to the public, which, in the end, wields decisive power in a free society. Mechanisms must be developed to transform highly technical findings into governmental and economic policies. If we can reach a po...Folksonomies: politics environmentalism
Folksonomies: politics environmentalism
Gingrich succinctly explains the political, scientific, and media schisms that promote inaction concerning environmental issues.