paradigm shift
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paradigm shift
A fundamental change in thinking, assumptions, or methods within a society, a science, or a field. This shift leads to a completely new perspective on existing problems and phenomena.
Die Entdeckung des Internets führte zu einem Paradigmenwechsel in der Kommunikation.
The discovery of the internet led to a paradigm shift in communication.
paradigm shift
In the narrower, philosophy-of-science sense, a change in the fundamental theories and doctrines within a scientific discipline. A well-known example is the transition from the geocentric to the heliocentric worldview.
Thomas Kuhn beschrieb in seinem Werk die Struktur wissenschaftlicher Revolutionen als Paradigmenwechsel.
In his work, Thomas Kuhn described the structure of scientific revolutions as paradigm shifts.
The word is composed of 'Paradigma' (paradigm; plural: Paradigmen) and 'Wechsel' (change/shift). So it literally describes a change in the fundamental patterns of thought or models.
Die Einführung der künstlichen Intelligenz stellt für viele Branchen einen Paradigmenwechsel dar.
The introduction of artificial intelligence represents a paradigm shift for many industries.
'Paradigmenwechsel' (paradigm shift) is a word used in educated and specialized language. It is rarely used in normal everyday speech, but it is common in discussions about science, technology, or social change.
In der Podiumsdiskussion sprach der Soziologe von einem bevorstehenden Paradigmenwechsel.
In the panel discussion, the sociologist spoke of an impending paradigm shift.
The word is often used with verbs such as 'einleiten' (to initiate), 'vollziehen' (to carry out/undergo), or 'darstellen' (to represent). People often speak of a 'Paradigmenwechsel in' (paradigm shift in) a particular area.
Die Energiewende leitet einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Wirtschaft ein.
The energy transition is initiating a paradigm shift in the economy.
You can recognize this specific philosophy-of-science meaning from the context. If the text refers to particular disciplines such as physics or astronomy, or to theorists like Thomas Kuhn, this narrower meaning is usually intended.
Der Übergang von der Newtonschen Physik zur Relativitätstheorie war ein klassischer Paradigmenwechsel.
The transition from Newtonian physics to the theory of relativity was a classic paradigm shift.
revolution
Revolution and Paradigmenwechsel can both refer to a radical change in ideas or methods. Revolution emphasizes a comprehensive transformation, whereas Paradigmenwechsel focuses on a change in the fundamental framework of interpretation. Use Paradigmenwechsel when a new perspective or theory replaces the previous one.
Der Paradigmenwechsel führte dazu, dass Forschende dieselben Ergebnisse völlig neu deuteten.
The paradigm shift led researchers to interpret the same results in a completely new way.
Die wissenschaftliche Revolution veränderte viele Vorstellungen über die Entstehung des Lebens.
The scientific revolution changed many ideas about how life originated.
