Ely Lassman

Hi Steve, thanks for the answer. The question is not so much about the pursuit—specialization—at stake, but more so about whether the specializer explicitly acknowledges and accepts that he is using reason and logic within that sphere. Is this explicit recognition—i.e. “I know I am logical in physics, but that is all theory—that doesnt apply to the real world…”—a prerequisite of compartmentalization? Or, is the mentality that rejects logic and reason altogether as “impractical”, all the while unknowingly using it in their area of specialization also compartmentalizing?