Last week, I introduced a foundational idea for the Science of Explanation: The sensory bubble. The bubble provides a way to think about how we process information and turn it into knowledge.
Watch the short video above to understand this idea more clearly.
Why does this matter?
Because explanation is a social activity. When we explain, we build on our knowledge and experience to make an idea clear. But that’s not enough. To share it, we have to create a representation of that knowledge that lives in the real world as words, drawings, data, etc.
Then the real challenge begins: ensuring our representation enters another person’s bubble, where they can transform it into their knowledge. This happens every day, but we don’t notice. By understanding the mechanics of this process, we can find new opportunities to understand and be understood.
Hidden Depth
This simple idea represents decades of research in cognitive science. The video above sets the stage for the Science of Explanation to explore what we currently understand, and how it connects to being a better explainer.
If You Enjoyed This Post
Please consider hitting the ♡ button below (it helps others find this post)
I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment, and we can chat.
Know someone who would enjoy this? This post is public, so feel free to share.
