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Peter Coffee
Business Strategy and Technology Consultation
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Seattle, Washington
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Peter’s Answer
Science is hard because in science, unlike in math, "proof" is rarely achieved: most of the time, all that can be said is that a theory has yet to be proven untrue. The very definition of "what constitutes a theory" might be argued to be "a statement that could, in principle, be demonstrated by experiment to be false." This leads to somewhat interesting debates on whether, for example, "string theory" in cosmology is actually a "theory" in any useful sense, since I don't believe anyone has proposed a feasible experiment that would show it to be false. The best that can be said of it is that it may be a useful model. Ultimately, "science is hard" because scientific progress usually means proving an established and respected scientist to have been at worst quite wrong, at best incomplete in their understanding of what's right. People whose reputation is defined by their accepted theories aren't always ready to be left behind. Clarke's First Law: "When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he or she is almost certainly right; when stating that something is impossible, very probably wrong."
Justin Shapiro
Accounting | Finance | Financial Systems | Non-Profit Volunteer
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Justin’s Answer
Science can feel hard for a few reasons, but it often comes down to how complex and abstract the subject matter can be. Here are a few factors that contribute to science feeling challenging:
Abstract Concepts: Many scientific topics, especially in fields like physics and chemistry, deal with abstract ideas that are hard to visualize or relate to everyday life.
Problem-Solving: Science often involves solving complex problems, which requires critical thinking, creativity, and applying various concepts that can be difficult to connect.
Learning Curve: Science builds on previous knowledge, and if you don't fully grasp foundational concepts, it can be tough to keep up as things become more advanced.
Mathematics: Many scientific fields use math, which can be a barrier for people who don’t find it intuitive or have trouble with it.
Vast Amount of Information: Science covers a wide range of topics and constantly evolves. Keeping up with new information and learning how to filter out what’s most relevant can be overwhelming.
Different Approaches: Science isn’t just about memorizing facts; it’s about understanding how things work, experimenting, and interpreting results, which can be challenging if you prefer more straightforward learning methods.
Despite these challenges, science is also fascinating and can become easier to understand once you connect the dots and see how it relates to real-world applications.
Abstract Concepts: Many scientific topics, especially in fields like physics and chemistry, deal with abstract ideas that are hard to visualize or relate to everyday life.
Problem-Solving: Science often involves solving complex problems, which requires critical thinking, creativity, and applying various concepts that can be difficult to connect.
Learning Curve: Science builds on previous knowledge, and if you don't fully grasp foundational concepts, it can be tough to keep up as things become more advanced.
Mathematics: Many scientific fields use math, which can be a barrier for people who don’t find it intuitive or have trouble with it.
Vast Amount of Information: Science covers a wide range of topics and constantly evolves. Keeping up with new information and learning how to filter out what’s most relevant can be overwhelming.
Different Approaches: Science isn’t just about memorizing facts; it’s about understanding how things work, experimenting, and interpreting results, which can be challenging if you prefer more straightforward learning methods.
Despite these challenges, science is also fascinating and can become easier to understand once you connect the dots and see how it relates to real-world applications.
Robert Luis
Engineer
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Pflugerville, Texas
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Robert’s Answer
I agree with Justin's Answer.
Here are couple of things to do, to help
- Find an interesting topic you enjoy and look into the science of that topic. Like music, find out how music, songs are made. Theres fun math in it as
well.
- Find fun videos on science -
- Find friends that enjoy the science and invite them to show you what they like.
- Learn the terminology - anything new , "hard" is only hard until you learn the language, every new topic will have new terms.
- Use AI tools to help explain the topics - Chatgpt, NotebookLM, Copilot
Here are couple of things to do, to help
- Find an interesting topic you enjoy and look into the science of that topic. Like music, find out how music, songs are made. Theres fun math in it as
well.
- Find fun videos on science -
- Find friends that enjoy the science and invite them to show you what they like.
- Learn the terminology - anything new , "hard" is only hard until you learn the language, every new topic will have new terms.
- Use AI tools to help explain the topics - Chatgpt, NotebookLM, Copilot
Mary Ann Higgs
Communications, Training, and People Development
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Hayward, California
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Mary Ann’s Answer
Interesting question. I think the answer is that what is hard for one person is likely easy for someone else. What I mean is that some people are naturally good at sports or drawing or cooking or math. But for others, those things are really hard. Science may be one of those "hard" things for you. With that being said, I'm going to challenge you a little bit. There are all kinds of topics that fall into "science".
When I was in high school, my science class was going to be dissecting frogs. A lot of my classmates were really excited about this. But for me, while the activity would provide valuable knowledge about the anatomy and biology of a frog, the idea of the activity was just too much for me and I asked to be excused from class that day. Instead, I was in the library, doing research to write a paper about the anatomy and biology of frogs.
Also while in high school, I was taking an Earth Science class that covered geology, earthquakes, volcanos, astronomy and a few other "science" topics that I absolutely loved. I loved it so much that when I got to college and needed to take a science with a lab to meet the requirements to graduate, I enrolled in Geology with a lab. We identified different kinds of rocks and studied rock formations. It was something that interested me and met the requirement. I can tell you more about the Vishnu Schist (kind of rock) and plate tectonics (earthquake related) than you ever wanted to know.
Later in life, I was on a sailing ship in the Caribbean and I was talking to the first mate on the ship and he was telling me that while he had a lot of tools to help keep the ship on course, he often looked to the stars and the constellations to help him chart a course. Meaning, using the stars to chart a course at sea is science .
So, my challenge to you is to look at different types of "science" to see if there's something that causes you to be curious to know more. Maybe it's geology or the secret life of plants and trees. Maybe it's in the stars and planets. And maybe for you, it is biology and dissecting frogs. For things that tap into our interest and curiosity, even if they are a little bit hard, they are fun. I encourage you to take another look at "science" to see if there is something that makes you say "tell me more".
Goodluck!
When I was in high school, my science class was going to be dissecting frogs. A lot of my classmates were really excited about this. But for me, while the activity would provide valuable knowledge about the anatomy and biology of a frog, the idea of the activity was just too much for me and I asked to be excused from class that day. Instead, I was in the library, doing research to write a paper about the anatomy and biology of frogs.
Also while in high school, I was taking an Earth Science class that covered geology, earthquakes, volcanos, astronomy and a few other "science" topics that I absolutely loved. I loved it so much that when I got to college and needed to take a science with a lab to meet the requirements to graduate, I enrolled in Geology with a lab. We identified different kinds of rocks and studied rock formations. It was something that interested me and met the requirement. I can tell you more about the Vishnu Schist (kind of rock) and plate tectonics (earthquake related) than you ever wanted to know.
Later in life, I was on a sailing ship in the Caribbean and I was talking to the first mate on the ship and he was telling me that while he had a lot of tools to help keep the ship on course, he often looked to the stars and the constellations to help him chart a course. Meaning, using the stars to chart a course at sea is science .
So, my challenge to you is to look at different types of "science" to see if there's something that causes you to be curious to know more. Maybe it's geology or the secret life of plants and trees. Maybe it's in the stars and planets. And maybe for you, it is biology and dissecting frogs. For things that tap into our interest and curiosity, even if they are a little bit hard, they are fun. I encourage you to take another look at "science" to see if there is something that makes you say "tell me more".
Goodluck!