explanationsand
Explanationsand is a term that describes the integrated practice of generating, organizing, and evaluating explanations within knowledge systems, education, and communication. It treats explanations as dynamic artifacts that must be clear, relevant, and empirically supported, while also considering the reader’s or listener’s prior knowledge and cognitive load. The concept emphasizes not only the content of an explanation but also its delivery, context, and usefulness across audiences.
Originating in discussions about explainable artificial intelligence and science communication, explanationsand aims to provide a framework
Core tenets include clarity, structure, and evidence; relevance to the audience’s goals; appropriate level of detail;
In practice, explanationsand informs the design of explainability features in AI systems, the development of educational
See also: explanation, justification, explainable AI, science communication, epistemology.