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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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"Thoughts are tools, not truths"

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[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

I like that your post actually aligns with the literature on education. In particular, it aligns with the work of John Hattie. He says that, roughly, the progression in learning is:

  • Know that
  • Know how
  • Know with

He’s quick to point out that learning doesn’t follow this path rigidly. Instead, it’s more staccato. But, still, understanding the progression is useful.

I guess a modified post would be something like:

A lot of people know what ideas to think. Much fewer know how to think ideas. Even less know how to think with their ideas.