The Intellectual Standard
Article Title
Tunnel Vision: A Problem in Academics
Abstract
Inspiration is just as important to scientists as it is to artists. Einstein's theories of special relativity were famously drawn from his boyhood question, "What would riding upon a beam of light be like?" Archimedes came to his famous eureka moment, and uncovered the principle of buoyancy, in a bath. Without moments of inspiration like these, humanity would not have made the progress that it has. Taking a broad view of the world has historically been a large part of the academic world; however, there is still a constant struggle with academic tunnel vision. When one becomes obsessed with a singular field,failure to recognize the potential applications of the problems, methods, ideas, and inspirations from other fields becomes an even greater possibility.
Recommended Citation
Nichols, Nick A.
(2012)
"Tunnel Vision: A Problem in Academics,"
The Intellectual Standard: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/tis/vol1/iss2/3