Developing The Art of Explanation

in life •  3 years ago 

When explaining complex scientific subjects such as quantum physics, physicist Dominic Walliman stressed the need of being understandable, which is also the subject of our article. He discusses four strategies for communicating yourself on scientific matters.

Dominic Walliman is also an award-winning novelist. She also writes children's books for ages 7 to 11. Having discovered the universe as a child, Walliman believes it is his duty to transmit that excitement on to future generations. Quantum physics, nanotechnology, relativity, rocket science, and more are discussed. He also publishes YouTube videos on the subject.

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“You're talking to someone about something they've been thinking about for a long time,” the narrator continues. Dominic Walliman begins his talk by asking the audience whether they have ever: Someone tells you something they've been thinking about for a long time. Furthermore, he clearly knows his stuff. This does not apply to you. Why do you feel entirely distant from the topic and have no idea what's going on during the conversation?

We appear to have received your message. What do you think? What would you do in such a situation?

You'll feel awful after such an encounter. The individual in front of you may even get melancholy, feeling that you can't grasp what is being said.

Put yourself in their shoes. Consider yourself the speaker this time. You're halfway through a convo about a complex subject when you see blank stares. Why should the other person think your words are meaningless or insignificant? Tell the truth. Was your dedication unwavering?

So far, Walliman says he has had to play both roles: narrator and listener in difficult topics, with first-hand experience with all challenges.

To avoid the challenge of clarity in communicating scientific concepts, Walliman recommends to speak. All you have to do now is improve the messaging.

According to Walliman, intelligibility is not just a scientific issue. If we use these four ways together, he says, we will be able to debate all of our industry's ideas. Because, according to Walliman, you can explain anything to anyone.

Let's look at four techniques to help you gain clarity.

Everyone has a unique background and set of skills. When we speak, we must strive for clarity and understandability. It's not a good idea to leave your receiver/listener with a big question mark in their head and then narrate right in the middle of it.

Do you doubt the audience's prior knowledge? As a result, ask him about his comprehension level. "Did you understand?" or "Does what I say mean anything to you?" Inquiries are fine.

But what if you're talking to someone from a different culture? Walliman, you'll have to make precise forecasts, raise your hand at the right time, and so on. Movement, he says, may be beneficial. "Err is better than being overly cautious all the time." You're not sold?

Are you talking about anything they already know? Don't panic. When you tell someone what they already know, they are generally indifferent.

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The ability to learn and internalise many pieces of information at the same time is impossible. As a result, avoid making oneself look foolish. Instead than bombarding individuals with information, Walliman proposes focusing on three key points. A negative attitude will destroy everything you do.

Take a pal to an art gallery. But your companion isn't as knowledgable about it as you are. In this scenario, it may be tempting to include information on the artist's background, career, materials and techniques employed, and the movement he was a part of.


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