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George Santayana highlighted the challenge of transforming abstract ideas into practical experience through socialization. Effective education requires linking knowledge to real-world experiences and community interactions. This process is complex, especially when applying social learning theories to e-learning environments, where traditional social interactions are harder to replicate.