Kuhn's Paradigm Shift

Kuhn's paradigm shift refers to the fundamental change in scientific understanding that occurs when the dominant framework or set of ideas (paradigm) no longer explains phenomena effectively. Over time, anomalies or observations that don’t fit the current paradigm accumulate, leading scientists to question and eventually replace it with a new paradigm that better accounts for the data. This process transforms the way scientists think about and study the subject, marking a profound scientific change rather than just incremental progress. It highlights that scientific progress isn't always linear but involves revolutionary shifts in perspective.