PT4 : Do the ever-improving tools of an area of knowledge always result in improved knowledge? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.
Keywords
Ever-improving tools
Area of knowledge
Improved Knowledge
tools that are continuously enhanced or upgraded
Always
Explore exceptions or limitations.
Consider scenarios where improved tools might not lead to better outcomes, or where they could even lead to misunderstandings.
Tools that need continuously evaluation, research and amendment
Referring to the 5 AOK :
Natural Sciences
Human Sciences
Mathematics
History
Arts
Each area has its own methodologies and criteria for validation
knowledge that is more accurate, depth, relevance, comprehensive, or useful than before
subjective and can vary based on context and perspective
TOK Discussion Question
Will the ever-improving tools in exploration of knowledge have limitation?
Does the new tools will result to a more accurate, reliable, useful or more information?
How does the enhanced tools could lead to confusion and misinterpretation involving human interpretation
Real Life Example (RLE)
Natural Science
History
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Flow Cytometry **
- analyze the physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles as they flow in a fluid stream past a laser.
scientist discoveries about how different immune cells interact with cancer cells
Field of immunology, cancer research, and infectious disease monitoring.
facilitated advancements in understanding complex biological processes, such as apoptosis (programmed cell death), cell signaling pathways, and the dynamics of immune responses to infections or vaccines.
What is the possibility that the enhanced tools create more complex output?
AOK QUESTION RISES
Natural Science
Can a new improved tools contradict with the discovered theory?
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