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A '''paradigm''' is a framework of rules and theories that follow a distinct pattern (the word paradigm actually comes from the Greek word for pattern).  Throughout history, paradigms have changed in events referred to as '''paradigm shifts.'''  An example of a paradigm shift would be the promotion by [[Galileo]] of a [[heliocentric]] solar system, versus the common paradigm of a [[geocentric]] solar system.  Paradigm shifts are often met with resistance, as many become stuck in '''paradigm paralysis.'''  In this case, the Roman Catholic church condemned Galileo's findings and forced him to recant.  Galileo's Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment is another example of a scientists encountering resistance due to preconceived societal notions (the experiment disproved [[Aristotle]]'s theory of gravity which declared that objects fall at a speed relative to their mass).

A '''paradigm''' is a framework of rules and theories that follow a distinct pattern (the word paradigm actually comes from the Greek word for pattern).  Throughout history, paradigms have changed in events referred to as '''paradigm shifts.'''  An example of a paradigm shift would be the promotion by [[Galileo]] of a [[heliocentric]] solar system, versus the common paradigm of a [[geocentric]] solar system.  Paradigm shifts are often met with resistance, as many become stuck in '''paradigm paralysis.'''  In this case, the Roman Catholic church condemned Galileo's findings and forced him to recant his position that the [[sun]] is the fixed center of the universe<ref>[http://www.catholic.com/tracts/the-galileo-controversy Catholic Answers Tracts: The Galileo Controvery]. Galileo believed ''and insisted'' that the sun was not just the fixed center of the solar system but the fixed center of the universe. Science has proved him wrong. The sun is not only not the center of the universe, but it moves.</ref>.  Galileo's Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment is another example of a scientists encountering resistance due to preconceived societal notions (the experiment disproved [[Aristotle]]'s theory of gravity which declared that objects fall at a speed relative to their mass).

==Paradigm shift==

==Paradigm shift==

==Paradigm Paralysis==

==Paradigm Paralysis==

A paradigm paralysis occurs when individuals refuse to accept a paradigm shift.  Often, this can have devastating results, especially in the business world.  A famous example is the rise of the quartz movement wristwatch.  In 1967, Swiss watchmakers displayed the first model of a quartz movement watch.  Despite being more accurate, cheaper, and less intricate than their mechanical counterparts, the Swiss refused to change their method of watchmaking.  In 1969, the Japanese company Seiko released the first commercially available quartz movement watch.  The watch proved popular enough that as of 2010, nearly 95% of all watches use quartz movement in the design.  The Swiss' failure to adopt to the new paradigm of quartz movement instead of mechanical movement devastated the watch industry of Switzerland.   

A paradigm paralysis occurs when individuals refuse to accept a paradigm shift.  Often, this can have devastating results, especially in the business world.  A famous example is the rise of the quartz movement wristwatch.  In 1967, Swiss watchmakers displayed the first model of a quartz movement watch.  Despite being more accurate, cheaper, and less intricate than their mechanical counterparts, the Swiss refused to change their method of watchmaking.  In 1969, the Japanese company Seiko released the first commercially available quartz movement watch.  The watch proved popular enough that as of 2010, nearly 95% of all watches use quartz movement in the design.  The Swiss' failure to adopt to the new paradigm of quartz movement instead of mechanical movement devastated the watch industry of Switzerland.   

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