How to approach new concepts and references

A reference to a new concept, in a certain knowledge domain, whose meaning we want to learn, has inherent danger. The reference can be, and usually is, quite arbitrary, and at the same time cross-reference the concept whose meaning we are familiar with. Note that a reference to a particular concept can be any word - we do not have to chose a word that initially refers to some more familiar concept. The danger is in the expectations that, somehow, the name of the concept will explain to us concept itself and its inner workings.

To overcome this reference drawback observe that what is referenced matters way more than the word we are using as a reference. And the referenced concept has to be understood primarily in the way it is defined - in terms of its defining postulates, its axiomatic boundaries, and possibly its connection via Implicative Truth Synthesis with other concepts and systems.

To learn more about the ways we understand, axiomatic boundaries, and Implicative Truth Synthesis have a look at my book, "Yes, You Can!". 

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