What is the Best Social Science for Scientific Advancement and Practicality?

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The discussion centers on identifying the most impactful social science based on criteria such as challenge, innovation, prospects, scientific rigor, and respect. Participants express varying opinions, with economics frequently highlighted as a strong contender. Operations research and management science are also mentioned, reflecting a bias towards practical applications. Neuroeconomics is noted for its relevance, while psychology and economics are recognized for their utility. Anthropology is suggested as a personal favorite, emphasizing the diversity of perspectives within the social sciences and their significance for fields like engineering. The conversation underscores the importance of social sciences in informing and enhancing hard sciences.
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what social science do you think is best from the perspective of challenge,
being cutting edge,prospects,level of science an rigor and respect
my own opioion is economics.
 
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Come on guys don't be shy and remember that the social sciences have imporant implacations and are imporant for so called hard sciences and esp imho for engineers
Ps i might make a poll too
 
My vote is for operations research and management science, but I'm biased. ;)
 
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stjimmy said:
Hi
what social science do you think is best from the perspective of challenge,
being cutting edge,prospects,level of science an rigor and respect
my own opioion is economics.

Good question... by the espacts you have mentioned: psych or economics seem like the best. They also seem very useful/practical, not to say that the others are not. The best just because I say so would have to be anthropology :biggrin:
 
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