“Areas of Knowledge are most useful in combination with each other.” Discuss the claim concerning two areas of knowledge
This is a highly fascinating topic since it pertains to modern approaches to learning. ‘Synergy – the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously’ as explained by Mark Twain, clearly shows that the concept and framework of knowledge, thought built on vastly different disciplines, cannot exist in isolation (William, p. 10). This is because expertise evolves and gets fine-tuned, just as iron sharpens iron, through the integration of various disciplines that permeate between multiple Areas of Knowledge (AOKs). Although each AOK entails a different approach and uses varying methodologies to derive its domain knowledge, incorporating two or more AOKs achieves synergistic effects, leading to a deeper and broader understanding of new concepts. This essay will explain how two AOKs, namely Natural Sciences and human science economics, can achieve optimal synergistic collaboration. The basis of Natural Sciences as AOK considers the use of predictions, observations, and scientific fundamentals to gather and interpret information.
In contrast, human sciences believe secondary data is the critical source of information. Although both Natural Sciences and Human Sciences independently help understand the world, the collaboration of these two AOK enhances understanding of human factors. Therefore, in what way does the development of natural science work together with human science economics?
In history, there are several ways in which knowledge of sociology has been applied to solve various problems in the field of medicine. The belief in magic, rituals, and spirits in curing human diseases was significant in ancient times. (Med, 2011) beliefs that getting an understanding of the natural beliefs of the locality is beneficial in providing biomedical service in communities where the use of the scientific approach in treating diseases is never considered. Anthropology knowledge has enabled the integration of cultural perspectives in medicine. As scientists try to understand the causes of diseases in society epidemiologists often use the multifactorial model of the disease. Culture is one of the factors so epidemiologists first understand the cultural context and trends before embarking on their surveillance. Anthropology also emphasizes holism( inclusion of the whole). Thi approach is essential in policy development in the medical field. Holism involves seeing the entire situation in a community by observing to capture fine details in individuals’ lives. The knowledge of anthropology also helps to understand why human behavior changes in certain disease trends. The importance of holism is that it is helping to dispel the belief of the factorial model whereby culture is singled out from factors that influence human disease. Anthropologists working in infectious disease control have been working to clarify and adapt the methods and techniques of anthropology to allow ‘relevant data to be collected which might then provide the informational basis for the development of policy, programs, or specific interventions. In poor country settings and concerning infectious disease control, this collection of data takes place in localities and under circumstances without trained anthropological or other social science expertise, hence the need for a simplified approach to collecting social information. public health researchers within epidemiology, health education and communication, demography, health economics, and so on, however, are incorporating anthropological knowledge such as in‐depth interviews and focus groups, placing anthropologists in competition with other professionals and demanding that they exercise efficiency in their work. This has made it very essential for anthropologists to be clear about their methods and techniques. Medical anthropology plays an imperative role in examining the local context of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and the structural as well as conceptual barriers to improved health status. National (and international) public health goals which respect local priorities are uncommon, and generic health goals rarely coincide with specific country and community needs. The success of interventions and control programs is moderated by local priorities and conditions, and sustainable interventions need to acknowledge and address country‐specific social, economic, and political circumstances.
Ecological economics is a discipline created from the conjunction of human ecology and environmental and resource economics. The ecological sustainability of the economy is analyzed in terms of energy and material output. According to( Sheikh, n.d) there is always a relationship between nature and humans. The economic flow of resources is not at all a closed system. Humans beings in the circular flow of the economy associate with nature through the extraction of raw materials and the disposal of waste into the environment. The ecosystem provides good and services which have significant economic value ( natural capital or green infrastructure). Ecosystem goods refer to food fish and forest products while the services are habitat biodiversity, flood control climate regulation soli management, and carbon sequestration. Further green spaces have a significant economic potential from recreation and tourism. Geological information plays a key role in addressing challenges of sustainable development such as land degradation and groundwater protection and contributes to improved decision-making processes. Geological information, such as geological maps, is a non-rival good as it can be reused and accessed by several users at the same time, without any congestion costs. Geological information plays an important role in addressing challenges of sustainable development such as land degradation and groundwater protection and contributes to improved decision-making processes. For instance, the discovery of oil in Nigeria in the 1970s had a major impact on the economy of the country. The ascend of Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouse is attributed to the increased production of oil. The democratic republic of congo is also rising through the poverty ranks. The economy of (DRC) is mostly due to its richness in resources such as diamonds the rare earth metals which are extracted then exported. The resources have therefore contributed to the country’s revenue and thus boosting its economy. (Soderholm,2015) economic benefits are attached to the use of geological information. The desire for economical prowess has motivated many superpower countries to be creative in innovation and invention in the field. For instance, there is an extensive exploration in space aiming to find out whether another planet in the universe contains other special minerals and whether they can support life. Therefore geological knowledge is necessary to discover the resources which in turn will boost the economies of individual countries.
Technology and physics have played an important role for the benefit of our society. Technology however is the practical application of physics and other prances of science(More, 2020). Physics and technology are mutually motivated by each other; the discovery of various ideas in physics is a result of technical problems and as physics advances new technical problems are discovered that were previously ignored. There fore technology and physics are interrelated. Physics at times enables the discovery of new technology and technology also leads to the discovery of new physics. Newtons law of motion assisted in designing and developing rockets. Newton’s third law of motion states that in every action(force) there is an equal and opposite. Simply if an object (A) exerts a force on object B then object b exerts equal and opposite pressure on object A.(More,2020) suggests that in aerospace the principle of action and reaction is very important. Newtons law of motion explains the generation of thrust in a rocket engine. The hot air gas that is generated at the rocket rear through its nozzle produces a counter thrust that propels the rocket. Bernoulli’s principle has helped in the development of airplane wings. The principle has been significantly used to design airplane wings in airplanes so to suit specific functions. On the other hand, the invention of nuclear fission provides a significant source of energy. This discovery is being used in power plants and the creation of weapons of mass destruction such as the atomic bombs. Technology has helped in the discovery of new physics. for instance, the work of Maxwell in electromagnetic waves contributed to the discovery of wireless technology this inturn motivated scientific interest in spark discharge and electrical emission. The wireless technology led subsequently to the change in the theory of atoms. A new theory concerning the state of metals thus was developed. (More, 2020) The concept of electromagnetic induction is used in televisions, radio transmissions, and weird and wireless technology. The discovery of X-rays was a significant achievement. The discovery is used in various fields in human life. Also, the X-rays have helped in ongoing studies on atomic structure.
Chemistry is often referred to as the central science since it connects other sciences. At a glance, chemistry appears not to be very significant in psychology. ( miracle Learning center2020) suggests that chemistry and psychology are mainly related in two ways. One is biopsychology which is the branch of psychology that usually focuses on the causes of psychological phenomena and uses various aspects of chemistry in explaining various human behaviors. Secondly is the area of psychotropic medicine. This area mainly focuses on the drugs used in the treatment of psychological conditions. It carries out research based on the concepts of biopsychology and medications are manufactured according to those ideas. When psychology is studied as a discipline, chemistry has a higher role to play as you cannot learn about the human body by just ignoring the arteries. (Meg Hayes, n.d) states that the human brain is submerged in different kinds of chemicals and neurotransmitters which move within and instruct the body on what to do and how to react. If the chemicals are out of balance often they are thought to be the cause of certain psychological disorders. Any drug that is henceforth taken can have an effect that is adverse or sometimes better. The imbalance of neurotransmitters and chemicals in the brain often leads to depression and other sets of mental illness. This however indicates that the use of the right chemical in drugs taken either orally or by injection can reverse the effect of imbalanced chemicals. A better understanding of the chemicals and their adverse effects on the human body helps to understand mental disorders Emotions and how we feel are managed by chemicals and neurotransmitters in our brains. For instance, if a psychologist is learning anger and what triggers this feeling, they will be able to evaluate the kind of chemicals released from a particular part of the brain that is causing the anger. Also, the feeling of joyless and enjoyment that we sometimes experience is always associated with the release of serotonin in our brains. Psychology backs the investigation of the human physiology, as well as the level of chemical responses that controls it however it does not acquaint with biochemical constituents until it reaches the medical level, which is where a psychiatrist would become necessary. Therefore the knowledge of chemical elements of the body is essential in psychiatric centers for treatment by both psychologists and medical practitioners. This brings us to the core of this essay, with the conclusion that areas of knowledge in different fields are better when combine. There are different ways in which the sharing of knowledge is benefiting individual disciplines in different fields.
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