Saturday, March 21, 2015
It's only natural to wonder...
...where we came from.
...why we (humans in particular) are the way we are.
...whether humans evolved from apes.
...whether Darwin even got it right.
...if you ought to believe this "theory". What is the evidence and reasoning behind it?
...what exactly is a theory anyway.
...what we (scientists and non-scientists alike) do not yet know about this thing called evolution.
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Part of formal education is to become increasingly "scientifically literate". In my view this means, in part, to distinguish what 'science' actually is; to understand its powers and limitations and its elaborate web of interconnecting concepts. To be able to evaluate claims made by anyone peddling ideas and wares that are "proven by science". In other words, not get ripped off by the 21st century snake-oil salesman.
To behold the universe with a great sense of wonderment and awe. To ask grand questions and to try to investigate the shadow cast by the answer even if it proves to be elusive. Science is about investigating and communicating and creating. It is not just about facts but about the journey of exploration.
So, lets start a conversation. What do you think?
...where we came from.
...why we (humans in particular) are the way we are.
...whether humans evolved from apes.
...whether Darwin even got it right.
...if you ought to believe this "theory". What is the evidence and reasoning behind it?
...what exactly is a theory anyway.
...what we (scientists and non-scientists alike) do not yet know about this thing called evolution.
________________________________________________________________
Part of formal education is to become increasingly "scientifically literate". In my view this means, in part, to distinguish what 'science' actually is; to understand its powers and limitations and its elaborate web of interconnecting concepts. To be able to evaluate claims made by anyone peddling ideas and wares that are "proven by science". In other words, not get ripped off by the 21st century snake-oil salesman.
To behold the universe with a great sense of wonderment and awe. To ask grand questions and to try to investigate the shadow cast by the answer even if it proves to be elusive. Science is about investigating and communicating and creating. It is not just about facts but about the journey of exploration.
So, lets start a conversation. What do you think?
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