Nothing Is More Exciting Than Fresh Ideas, So Why Are Areas of Knowledge Often So Slow To Adopt Them?
In the ever-evolving landscape of knowledge, understanding why certain fields are slow to adopt new ideas is not only academically intriguing, but also critical to progress. This article examines several real-life examples that highlight the dynamic interplay between different Areas of Knowledge (AOKs) and Ways of Knowing (WOKs) in the context of accepting new theories and practices for the May 2024 TOK essay prompt #3.