Strong piece on Ford's distinction between information and understanding. The assembly line analogy works well here, just as Ford revolutionized production by breaking down complex processes into manageable steps, education should focus on building thinking systems rather than stockpiling facts. I've noticed this same tension in tech where people obssess over learning every new framework but struggle to apply first principles thinking when actual problems arise.
What you're saying is very interesting. I've also seen what you're describing; I've seen how people become obsessed with repeating formulas they've already seen, but then they're incapable of creating anything new from what they've learned. They've become experts at memorizing, but not at thinking...
thank you, Alvaro.
Thanks, Sue! :)
I'm glad this text inspired you!
Strong piece on Ford's distinction between information and understanding. The assembly line analogy works well here, just as Ford revolutionized production by breaking down complex processes into manageable steps, education should focus on building thinking systems rather than stockpiling facts. I've noticed this same tension in tech where people obssess over learning every new framework but struggle to apply first principles thinking when actual problems arise.
Hi! :)
What you're saying is very interesting. I've also seen what you're describing; I've seen how people become obsessed with repeating formulas they've already seen, but then they're incapable of creating anything new from what they've learned. They've become experts at memorizing, but not at thinking...
That's a good point.