It is still confusing. Perhaps playing a little cartesian game we can
elicit a little better what Object is, by determining what it is not. To
one who has been enculturated as an experimental physicist, I find the
shifts in meaning quite confusing. In atomic physics, we cannot get away
with calling an 'electron' a 'proton'. We can at times describe the
electron as propagating like a wave and interacting like a particle, but we
recognize that this is a fundamental weakness in physical theory, in our
understanding.
Currently as an educational theory bricoleur, interested in application of
whatever theory, whereever applicable, it looks like CHAT will have to wait
to enter my tool collection. Perhaps it is just too soon. In any case,
any offerings of clarity will have to wait to be received until after a
long weekend of meditation!
Thanks!
Bill Barowy, Associate Professor
Technology in Education
Lesley College, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Phone: 617-349-8168 / Fax: 617-349-8169
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"One of life's quiet excitements is to stand somewhat apart from yourself
and watch yourself softly become the author of something beautiful."
[Norman Maclean in "A river runs through it."]