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I only agree that it's good to have articles using layman's terms. But a problem arises when false/simplified claims are made from which the uneducated reader w
by dschuetz 8y ago
I only agree that it's good to have articles using layman's terms. But a problem arises when false/simplified claims are made from which the uneducated reader will make false or exaggerated assumptions! For example, an article says "Quantum Physics is so weird that it's almost magical!" The uneducated reader only can make the assumption "Quantum Physics is magical, because it's weird!" due to lack of background knowledge and understanding of terms. Same goes for any other popular science article/journal.
The key is to explain using layman's terms without making false claims while trying to simplify the subject.
- marmaduke 8y agoI agree but it is rare to find a layman’s explanation that is faithful in way all the experts can agree on.