Learning from Prof. Donald Knuth

The last thing that I never at thought about (neither heard about), was the transdisciplinary nature of Computer Science. A transdisciplinary approach is not just a set of different subjects cooperating. It consists of unifying different knowledge to create a unique and holistic one. In its essence it creates a new comprehension of reality. Rocha Filho (2007) places transdisciplinarity as being open to the other to get knowledge. I was thinking for example, that the Phd student that presented the game on the lecture would unite his efforts with Psychologists and other specialists in education and cognitive skills to create a whole new perspective....

September 28, 2012 · 2 min · 251 words · ivanbruno