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The language of discovery.

Wiley Souba1

  • 1Dartmouth. wiley.w.souba@dartmouth.edu.

Journal of Biomedical Discovery and Collaboration
|June 21, 2011
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Summary

Scientists use language to articulate the unknown, driving discovery. Effective use of language, beyond specific disciplines, unlocks new thinking and leads to novel scientific insights and discoveries.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Scientific Communication

Background:

  • Scientific discovery involves articulating the unknown through language.
  • Language is fundamental to generating new knowledge and ideas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of "languaging" in the scientific discovery process.
  • To understand how language shapes scientific thinking and problem-solving.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of "languaging" in scientific research.
  • Examination of how scientists use language to revise mental models.

Main Results:

  • Language is essential for bringing new knowledge from the unspoken realm.
  • Effective scientists use language to reframe problems, unlocking insights.

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