| Area | Level | Strengths | Areas for Growth | Cognitive Biases | Recommended Reading | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | Physics & Cosmology | Intermediate to Advanced | - Familiarity with quantum mechanics interpretations<br>- Understanding of multiverse theory | - Deeper exploration of determinism<br>- Implications of quantum theories on free will | - Possible confirmation bias towards multiverse theory | "What Is Real?" by Adam Becker | | Information Theory & Biology | Intermediate | - Understanding of AI potential in biological predictions | - Deeper dive into information theory applications in biology<br>- Distinguishing between genetic and cultural evolution | - Potential overestimation of AI capabilities in complex biological systems | "The Information" by James Gleick | | Computational Theory | Intermediate to Advanced | - Good grasp of computational irreducibility<br>- Understanding of its implications for science | - Exploring intersection of computation and fundamental physics | - Possible overreliance on computational solutions | "A New Kind of Science" by Stephen Wolfram | | Philosophy of Mathematics | Intermediate | - Nuanced view on nature of mathematics<br>- Open to multiple perspectives | - Deeper exploration of mathematical philosophy<br>- Understanding historical debates in the field | - Anthropocentric bias in viewing mathematical structures | "Gödel, Escher, Bach" by Douglas Hofstadter | | General Scientific Reasoning | Advanced | - Ability to consider multiple perspectives<br>- Openness to challenging ideas | - Further development of falsifiable hypotheses<br>- Improving precision in scientific language | - Potential bias towards technological solutions | "The Beginning of Infinity" by David Deutsch | #physics #philosophy #biology #education