Concept and Definition to Third Science

Knowledge acquisition extends beyond formal training to include experience, reflection, observation, and collaborative brainstorming. When these organically developed insights are combined with structured scientific knowledge, they can generate innovative ideas to address complex and unresolved challenges. In this context, we propose an expanded interpretation of the Third Science that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and addresses the evolving demands of modern knowledge creation.

Central to the Third Science is the cultivation of advanced competencies such as critical thinking, interdisciplinary reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving. These can be achieved through different non-institutional learning processes. Once completed, these attributes are leveraged to transform knowledge, technology, and skills to drive purposeful solutions and innovation at the intersections of science, technology, and medicine.

Therefore, we define Third Science as the competence to empower individuals to process diverse ideas and address problems with intellectual rigor and scientific soundness, thereby finding solutions.