新思维的诞生与科学的自我革命
Paradigm Shifts
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Paradigm shifts: New ways of looking at new ways of looking Will an astronomical anomaly lead people to reconsider scientific revolutions?
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Executive Summary - Scientific revolutions , from Copernicus’s heliocentrism to Lavoisier’s chemistry , exemplify how paradigm shifts redefine understanding. - Thomas Kuhn’s concept of the paradigm shift distinguishes between “normal science” and revolutionary change. - The Hubble tension , a discrepancy between two measures of the universe’s expansion rate, may hint at a new cosmic paradigm shift . - Science’s adaptability today may reduce the likelihood of radical revolutions, offering stability but less thrill . - The enduring allure of paradigm shifts reflects human fascination with changing worldviews—even when consequences are minor.
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From Copernicus to Lavoisier: The Roots of Revolution Before the revolution triggered by Nicolaus Copernicus , a 16th-century cleric , the Earth was believed to be the unmoving centre of the cosmos.
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《音文书》双语精读课：Paradigm Shifts — 新思维的诞生与科学的自我革命
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English Summary: The article explores Thomas Kuhn’s idea of “paradigm shifts” — moments when science redefines its basic assumptions. From Copernicus to modern cosmology, it examines whether the “Hubble tension” might signal a new revolution in our understanding of the universe. Yet it cautions that such shifts can only be recognized in hindsight.
中文摘要： 文章讲述了科学史上“范式转移”的概念，从哥白尼到哈勃常数，探讨当代“哈勃张力”是否预示着新一轮科学革命。作者提醒我们，范式转移往往只有在事后才能被真正理解。