The current paradigm is so thoroughly established that the only way to change is to start over again.

Isn't one of your first exercises in learning how to communicate to write a description of how to tie your shoelaces? The point being that it's basically impossible to use text to show that

Learning should take place when it is needed, when the learner is interested, not according to some arbitrary, fixed schedule

Knowing how people will use something is essential

In design it is important to shoe the effect of an action. ... Feedback is critical.

A challenge to the designers of the world: Make signs unnecessary.

Am I an Apple bigot? No. I can critique their products and their customer service philosophy. But overall, they do better than any other player.