<human>:  What is the difference between theory and practice?
<bot>: The difference between theory and practice is that theory is an abstract concept that is used to explain ideas or concepts, while practice is the application of theory in the real world. Theory is based on logical assumptions and can be tested and refined, while practice involves applying the theories in a specific context in order to confirm the validity and accuracy of the theoretical assumptions. In other words, theory involves pondering “what if”, while practice is the real-world manifestation of those ideas.