Discussion: focus of sciences

Scientific Discussion

In the 21st century, what should we focus on in the sciences? Epigenetics, Astronomy, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, etc.? State your opinion and why. Be ready to discuss yours with others and debate.

Why Because we need to advance our minds

but what do you think we should advance in? I think we should study Astronomy more so we can get of this dying rock to another planet and continue to live.

We should study all the scientific studies equally. Because if we mostly just study astronomy and protect our lives from outer space we will be killed from our inner bodies since we will be lacking health knowledge.

kamranf4A wrote:

We should study all the scientific studies equally. Because if we mostly just study astronomy and protect our lives from outer space we will be killed from our inner bodies since we will be lacking health knowledge.

A very nice insight on the matter kamranf.

fremlinc wrote:

I think we should study Astronomy more so we can get of this dying rock to another planet and continue to live.

Dying rock? Maybe too big of an exaggeration? Look at it more from an optimistic perspective: instead of considering our planet as "dying", think of it as having the potential to thrive with the advancing knowledge the common man has on the environment. If we all take steps to a better environment, we can hand in hand forge to a better future.

fremlinc wrote:

Astronomy

Kamranf, imagine if you had to choose one particular focus to put the most money into. It is indeed an ideal to equally focus on all the sciences, but some need more attention than others. Advance in medicine may be more critical than say, geology, as it saves precious human life. Perhaps you may think of it from a different perspective for another science.

For astronomy, I'm not as convinced regarding its importance. What makes it better than advance in medicine and the energy crisis on our own planet? Just playing Devil's advocate.

The name is Kamran not Kamranf. F is just my last name's initial

(just so you know)

nanotech will solve all of our problems.

I agree with Kamran, we need to invest in all aspects of science. Archis, you do make a very good point when you note that medicine may be more important than geology, but I think that it depends on the time. For example, after the recent quakes in China, Chile, and Haiti, both medicine and geology are important (medicine to help people and geology to find fault lines and provide warning), but other sciences, such as zoology and genetics, have taken a backseat. Soon, it will be zoology and genetics' turn. We need to pick and choose our investments according to the changing world we live in. I am confident that we can save "this dying rock," Carl, and, as much as I would like to see a human on Mars, I think that we must reality-check ourselves and decide that environmental sciences are important NOW, so that's what we should focus on NOW.