Should I study science?

[Left]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

Do note I said science. Not pseudoscience. Pseudoscience is a whole different subject.

 

[Hidden In Him]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

If that's what you feel you are having an interest in right now, most certainly. Why wouldn't you. We all find our callings in life by "filling out" to who we were created to be by pursuing the things that interest us most. I don't mean immoral, sinful things of course, but good, pure and useful things. One of the most devastating deceptions, if not THE most devastating that Satan has perpetrated on humanity in the last century and a half or so is the theory of evolution. And God has used godly men of science to help turn back that tide somewhat, and give those who were considering turning to Christ but needed answers to their doubts about science the answers they needed to help them get over the hump, so to speak.

Follow God where He leads you. Too many believers have no idea what their calling is to this day because they didn't let their interests guide them into becoming everything God created them and wanted them to be. For you it may involve many things, and a knowledge of science may be one of them.

 

[Dave Ellis]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

Do note I said science. Not pseudoscience. Pseudoscience is a whole different subject.

Why not? Scientific research can be a very interesting and rewarding career choice (or hobby if you're just looking to get more informed). Obtaining knowledge should be a goal everyone sets for themselves.

 

[Paulos23]

You can always learn more, and I do it in a casual way myself.

 

[essentialsaltes]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

If you have some curiosity, then certainly you should follow it. Science may be too broad, so again follow your curiosity... planets and stars? Rocks and gems? plants and animals? How it all works?

 

[Left]

If you have some curiosity, then certainly you should follow it. Science may be too broad, so again follow your curiosity... planets and stars? Rocks and gems? plants and animals? How it all works?

Hmm. I think I'll start with planets and stars.

 

[bhsmte]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

Do note I said science. Not pseudoscience. Pseudoscience is a whole different subject.

Not a bad idea to have a basic understanding of science, as you will learn quite a bit about many different things. It all depends on your appetite to digest the information, as we tend to study what we are passionate about.

 

[Resha Caner]

Is there a subtler social question underlying the OP? Does anyone think American society views science as the cool club? If you want to be considered modern, sophisticated, intelligent, etc. you need to be able to converse in science-speak, and on the flip side if you show no interest you're ignorant, naive, backward, etc.

So could the question be phrased: Is there a reason that everyone would need to study science?

... oh, and is this forum a workaround for the closed Philosophy forum?

 

[bhsmte]

Is there a subtler social question underlying the OP? Does anyone think American society views science as the cool club? If you want to be considered modern, sophisticated, intelligent, etc. you need to be able to converse in science-speak, and on the flip side if you show no interest you're ignorant, naive, backward, etc.

So could the question be phrased: Is there a reason that everyone would need to study science?

... oh, and is this forum a workaround for the closed Philosophy forum?

It appears the OP's question was pretty innocent and out of genuine curiosity. You may be looking for a meaning, that isnt there.

 

[Left]

It appears the OP's question was pretty innocent and out of genuine curiosity. You may be looking for a meaning, that isnt there.

People always do that. I tend to say things at face-value 90% of the time, and people look for hidden meanings that aren't there.

 

[bhsmte]

People always do that. I tend to say things at face-value 90% of the time, and people look for hidden meanings that aren't there.

I hear you. Some folks have motivation to do so.

 

[Resha Caner]

It appears the OP's question was pretty innocent and out of genuine curiosity. You may be looking for a meaning, that isnt there.

Could be. The OP was pretty short, so you also have to read into it to infer any curiosity about science. I got the opposite impression - that there is a lack of interest. If so, why the question? But the OP would have to answer that.

 

[Larniavc]

Hmm. I think I'll start with planets and stars.

I would look to your local university for courses that you can get on.

This can be quite good, too. Online Courses & Lectures for Home Study and Lifelong Learning

 

[Left]

Could be. The OP was pretty short, so you also have to read into it to infer any curiosity about science. I got the opposite impression - that there is a lack of interest. If so, why the question? But the OP would have to answer that.

No, I have a genuine interest in science. I just haven't been studying it lately.

 

[Resha Caner]

No, I have a genuine interest in science. I just haven't been studying it lately.

OK.

 

[jayem]

No, I have a genuine interest in science. I just haven't been studying it lately.

I don't know if biology is your thing. But it is the first step towards a health care career. And despite all the changes, if you are properly trained and qualified, you will always find work. And you don't have to commit to the time, stress, and expense of a medical degree and years of residency. Mid-level providers, like nurse practitioners and physician's assistants will be in great demand. It's worth considering.

 

[USincognito]

Hmm. I think I'll start with planets and stars.

Astronomy or astrophysics?

If you live in an area with low light pollution and don't have a telescope, you can do some awesome naked eye astronomy using various apps to help you find stuff.

 

[TagliatelliMonster]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

Do note I said science. Not pseudoscience. Pseudoscience is a whole different subject.

I think acquiring more knowledge on how the world actually works, is its own reward.

 

[Nithavela]

You propably shouldn't bother.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I'm not a very science-y person, and I'm wondering if I should start studying science more, or if my time would be better spent on other things.

Do note I said science. Not pseudoscience. Pseudoscience is a whole different subject.

There are much better things to spend your time on, although dabbling in light reading of science can be a nice diversion.