"كل اكتساب لمكان الإقامة يصبح مادة للاستيعاب ولكن الاستيعاب يقاوم دائما أماكن الإقامة الجديدة"
— Jean Piaget
Simplified Meaning:
When you learn something new, you try to fit it into what you already know. For example, if you already understand how to ride a bike, learning to ride a scooter is easier because it's similar. You use your old biking skills to help understand the scooter. This is called making new knowledge fit with old knowledge. However, your brain gets comfortable with what it already knows. It likes sticking to what it understands well and can be resistant to change. Think of it like your favorite food – you enjoy eating it because you know it and it's familiar. Trying a brand-new dish can be harder because your brain has to get used to it. In life, to grow and learn, you need to balance these two things. It helps to be open to new ideas and skills while using what you already know to make learning easier. This way, even if it’s hard at first, you can get better at new things and become smarter.