When Complicating Simple Concepts Becomes the Magic Formula to Gain Approval and Sound Smart

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For the principle, or to praise the merits of a method, of an offer, you are presented with formulas of concepts, in mathematical form. Why not, if it makes things clearer.

But be careful, because sometimes, in addition to wanting to complicate simple things that do not require anything more in themselves to promote understanding, approval or action, the use of certain logics and certain terms looks good.

It’s borrowed from mathematics because even if you understand nothing it seems to have something reassuring, like it’s the result of a long study and scientific reflection.

The terms “science,” “research,” “source,” “validated,” “proven” contribute to supporting a point of view.

The creation of new words also looks very professional.

I generally have a scientific approach as much as possible.
But science doesn’t explain everything either, and in some contexts and uses, it’s just ridiculous.

Sometimes simple common sense is enough.
A quality in danger of extinction.

Take “thinking” as an example.
It’s a simple, natural, and conscious process.

I’m thinking about the color I want to choose to repaint my wall.

Do you think you need science to help you?
Your thinking may be biased or influenced and therefore not scientific… but can science help you choose the shade of pink to use for Bastien’s bedroom? Yes, I switched the gender for fun.

And, you must pay attention to the articulation of ideas or the lack of precision because some statements could insinuate, without saying it so directly, that:

Thinking is scientific.

Oops.

Thinking can become scientific if it respects a rigorous process, a precise framework, verifiable hypotheses, etc.
Studying thinking and its processes can be done scientifically through research.

So, for Bastien’s bedroom, does it make sense or not?

Well, why would you want me to complicate a simple thing…

Not every element of a whole that can be explained by science turns the whole into a science.

Your reflection and your choices belong to you, and you are also responsible for them.