Is Sherlock Holmes still a good example of an “expert”?
I have a confession, I’m obsessed with mysteries. That’s right I’m an avid fan of Poirot and Sherlock Holmes and many more…I was so happy to find this via Bakadesuyo
Take a look at the abstract
We first use the Sherlock Holmes character to illustrate expert processes as described by current research and theories. In particular, the role of perception, as well as the nature and influence of expert knowledge, are all present in the description of Conan Doyle’s hero. In the second part of the article, we discuss a number of issues that current research on expertise has barely addressed. These gaps include, for example, several forms of reasoning, the influence of emotions on cognition, and the effect of age on experts’ knowledge and cognitive processes. Thus, although nearly 120 years old, Conan Doyle’s books show remarkable illustrations of expert behaviour, including the coverage of themes that have mostly been overlooked by current research.
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