Flexibility-Usability Tradeoff
A principle stating that as the flexibility of a system increases, its usability often decreases, and vice versa.
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Intention Action Gap
The discrepancy between what people intend to do and what they actually do.
Culinary Theory
The study of cooking techniques, ingredients, and the cultural significance of food, providing insights into creativity and innovation in other fields.
Spacing Effect
A learning phenomenon where information is better retained when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed in a short period.
Shared Information Bias
A cognitive bias where group members tend to discuss information that everyone already knows rather than sharing unique information, leading to less effective decision-making.
Semantic Barriers
Obstacles to effective communication that arise from differences in understanding the meanings of words and symbols used by the communicators.
Rationalism
A philosophy that emphasizes reason and logic as the primary sources of knowledge and truth.
Egocentric Bias
A cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on their own perspective and experiences when making decisions.
Information Ecology
The study of the relationships between people, practices, values, and technologies within an information environment.