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 **

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  • 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.

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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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