That’s Interesting!
In The Wild
In The Wild
What is a real world example of something that seemed to be unrelated (independent) phenomena but was in reality correlated (interdependent) phenomena?
The relation between cigarette smoking and various physical illnesses.
According to Davis what makes a Theory interesting, and why do you think that is?
A new theory will be noticed only when it denies an old truth. We think this is because people get used to norms and only when norms are broken do people notice.
Additionally, why do you think that is?
Suggesting the practical consequences
ex: 'Further investigation is necessary to...'
Iterative process, theories will be upheaved as time goes on
a) What seems to be a local phenomenon is in reality a general phenomenon.
b)What seems to be a general phenomenon is in reality a local phenomenon.
Generalization.
What are 3 real world examples of theories that disproved an old truth or common belief of the time?
Examples include: Heliocentricism, Evolution, Theory of Relativity
Give an example for Stabilization: A) and why it's important to consider.
What seems to be a stable and unchanging phenomenon is, in reality, an unstable and changing phenomenon. (This doesn't need to be a theory)
HCDE classes! Ken Yasuhara constantly evaluates classes and they change based on his feedback.
This is important because thinking of classes as stagnant doesn't keep it up / prevents its application to its related occupation.
What are commonalities shared by groups that display the Opposition relation?
"What seem to be opposite phenomena are in reality similar (nearly identical) phenomena."
Far left and Far right political ideologies: both propose extreme government control (socialism v fascism), both resemble totalitarianism to some extent
Both strongly oppose status quo
a. What seems like an individual phenomenon is in reality a holistic phenomenon. (sociologizing)
b. What seems like a holistic phenomenon is in reality an individual phenomenon. (psychologizing)
Abstraction
Give real world examples of BOTH types of Causation and explain the difference between the two types.
First Type: What seems to be the independent phenomenon (variable) in a causal relation is in reality the dependent phenomenon (variable).
Example: Becker's view in Outsiders that it was not people's weird behaviour that caused them to be labelled deviant, but the label of deviant that cause their weird behaviour.
Second Type: What seems to be the dependent phenomenon (variable) in a causal relation is in reality the independent phenomenon (variable).
Example:
Weber's view that it was not the case that the economy of a country determined the religion of a country, but that the religion of the country determined its economy.
What could be the societal side-effects of:
"If it (a theory) does not challenge... taken-for-granted beliefs, [the audience] will respond to it by rejecting its value while affirming its truth." "
Theories that are false if not scrutinized can lead to false assumptions that are then built upon, leading to instability.
Theories that reveal a new subtle truth could be overlooked and their potential not fully realized, leading to stagnation.
What role does controversy play in the introduction of new theories?
Can you think of any other factors that might play a role in determining whether or not an opposing theory is interesting?
Controversy plays a large role, helps with acceptance and reach.
Societal factors like race, gender, and income also play a part (Einstein vs. Newton in the UK)
a. What seems to be the independent phenomenon (variable) in a causal relation is in reality the dependent phenomenon (variable).
b. What seems to be the dependent phenomenon (variable) in a causal relation is in reality the independent phenomenon (variable).
Causation