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I know a lot of the technology (if not all) draws back to physics but what can physicists do to solve world problems and issues?
arabianights said:it gives us atomic bombs and mountains of industrial waste
lisab said:And a place to gripe about them (internet).
MathematicalPhysicist said:They can stop doing physics, that will save more lives than keep doing physics. :-D
What if we stopped doing physics 500 ears ago?Our lives would be miserable.Try to imagine,Someone from another universe whose technology is so great came to our world and started showing off.How jealous would we be.We would be living in caves if we had stopped doing physics.MathematicalPhysicist said:They can stop doing physics, that will save more lives than keep doing physics. :-D
Chronos said:Err, no they shouldn't. Politicizing science is an awful idea. Can you imagine the acrimony in a string party vs loop party campaign?
:rofl:Chronos said:Err, no they shouldn't. Politicizing science is an awful idea. Can you imagine the acrimony in a string party vs loop party campaign?
ZapperZ said:That is not as nasty as the Emergent Party versus the Reductionism Party! The Reductionism Party still hasn't forgiven the Emergent Party for helping to kill the SSC!
nst.john said:We can't stop doing physics, it's against our biological makeup to. As humans we're always going to question and experiment whether you like it or not.
ZombieFeynman said:Can you explain why you'd think such a thing?
adjacent said:What if we stopped doing physics 500 ears ago?Our lives would be miserable.Try to imagine,Someone from another universe whose technology is so great came to our world and started showing off.How jealous would we be.We would be living in caves if we had stopped doing physics.
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You are right but people back then might have thought that they were full of technologies(Eg :fire)that would eventually destroy them but fire is a necessary evil.Likewise,Nuclear technology is also a necessary evil.Think about advantages of nuclear power stationsMathematicalPhysicist said:You compare your life today with back then, but I don't think that people back then were any more miserable than people today. You just get accustomed to whatever technology you have.
adjacent said:You are right but people back then might have thought that they were full of technologies(Eg :fire)that would eventually destroy them but fire is a necessary evil.Likewise,Nuclear technology is also a necessary evil.Think about advantages of nuclear power stations
Chronos said:Err, no they shouldn't. Politicizing science is an awful idea. Can you imagine the acrimony in a string party vs loop party campaign?
Choppy said:Ignorance leads to superstition, which in turn leads to oppression.
Physics, at its core, illuminates our understanding of the world around us.
Learning is how we grow.
Physicists play a crucial role in developing and improving renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. They use their knowledge of energy and thermodynamics to design more efficient systems and find ways to store and distribute energy more effectively. By continuing to research and innovate in this field, physicists can help make the world a cleaner and more sustainable place.
Physicists are involved in a wide range of healthcare advancements, from developing new medical imaging technologies to improving radiation therapy for cancer treatment. They also research and develop new materials and devices for medical use, such as prosthetics and implants. By leveraging their understanding of physics, physicists can make significant contributions to improving healthcare and saving lives.
Climate change is a pressing issue facing the world today, and physicists have a crucial role to play in finding solutions. They can use their expertise in areas such as atmospheric physics and climate modeling to better understand the causes and effects of climate change. Additionally, physicists are working on developing new technologies for clean energy and reducing carbon emissions to combat the effects of climate change.
Space exploration is a field that heavily relies on the principles of physics. Physicists are involved in designing and testing spacecraft, developing propulsion systems, and creating technologies to support astronauts in space. By pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, physicists are also helping us gain a better understanding of our place in it.
Transportation is a significant contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Physicists are working on developing more efficient and sustainable methods of transportation, such as electric vehicles and alternative fuels. They also use their knowledge of fluid dynamics and aerodynamics to improve the design of vehicles, making them more streamlined and fuel-efficient. By applying their expertise, physicists can help reduce the environmental impact of transportation and make it more sustainable for the future.