Take a look at this article and consider a couple points: $1)$ in you opinion, where do you see the flow of theory moving$-$ in other words starting some $60$ vears ago, what were the hot topics and how did one stream of work flow into the next, into the next, etc? In other words, do you see any patterns underlying these flows of work? $2)$ Put on your magic hat $($not the brewery, sorry$)$ and think of some of the future directions this work is suggesting we are moving toward. Do you agree or disagree with the authors' suggestions about future directions?

Lastly, do you find this breakdown helpful for articulating your own research idea this semester? Is this giving you any useful ideas for topics you would like to pursue?

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