Paradigms | Vibepedia

A paradigm, derived from the Greek word for 'pattern,' represents a fundamental framework of thought, encompassing theories, methodologies, assumptions, and standards that define a discipline or worldview. Coined by philosopher [[thomas-kuhn|Thomas Kuhn]] in his seminal 1962 work, [[the-structure-of-scientific-revolutions|The Structure of Scientific Revolutions]], paradigms dictate what questions are considered valid, what evidence is acceptable, and how knowledge is constructed within a given field. These frameworks are not static; they evolve through periods of 'normal science' punctuated by 'scientific revolutions' where an existing paradigm is overthrown by a new one, fundamentally altering our perception of the world. Examples range from the [[geocentric-model|Ptolemaic system]] to the [[einsteinian-physics|Einsteinian revolution]] in physics. The concept extends beyond science, influencing how we understand culture, technology, and even individual belief systems, with a global Vibe Score of 85/100 for its pervasive influence.