Contemplation Volume One

The capacity of humans to exercise introspection willingness and openness to learn more about your purpose as a digital designer.

Self Reflection = The contemplation of one’s self.
Extrospection = The observation of things external from them.

“Why should we not carefully and patiently review our own thoughts and thoroughly examine and see what these appearances in us really are?” Plato, Theaetetus 150


COGNATIVE PSYCHOLOGY

What is the scientific method?

Scientific method refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.

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It operates on the principals of Gershtalt "The whole is greater than the parts".

Problem Solving
In heuristics if you cant find a solution then work backwards, solve a general problem first, the more. Be open to chance and sudden inspiration!