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scientific method vs integral thinking eg design


This is an interesting review of a new book on Scientific Method vs Integral Thinking. For me design is the quintessential example of integral thinking. Method seems to be winning over thinking unfortunately.

https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2020/07/02/just-use-your-thinking-pump/


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