If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
—Wayne Dyer
Definition
The most significant learning occurs when individuals are able to shift the perspective by which they habitually view the world, leading to greater understanding both of the world and of others.
Nick: Is this related to the concept of paradigm that Kuhn described?
Yes, Kuhn1 defines paradigm as that which “stands for the entire constellation of beliefs, values and techniques, shared by the members of a community.” Paradigms shape how we perceive the world and are reinforced by those around us. They condition our interpretations of reality and our worldview. Kuhn’s theory represented an important conceptual shift ...
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