The Essential Tension

摘要: Thomas Kuhn is very well known in the history of science and his book The Structure Scientific Revolutions remains one most cited academic works last century. Kuhn’s use term “paradigm” had a lasting impact on language, twisting that previously meant “model” or “example” so it signified consensus within field research (among other things), which can sometimes quickly following innovations (what termed “paradigm shifts”). selection from work conference talk he presented at University Utah to academics interested creativity development scientific talent. It retains much flavor public presentation and, as such, makes many concepts accessible general audience.