Biology seems like a waste of time

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A 16-year-old student in Missouri expresses frustration with the school system, particularly regarding the requirement to take biology despite a passion for physics. The student feels that school does not provide real skills in physics and is disillusioned with peers and teachers, leading to a sense of isolation. Responses emphasize the importance of keeping an open mind about education, suggesting that biology could enhance understanding of interdisciplinary fields like biophysics. Critics argue that the student lacks foundational knowledge and scientific communication skills, which are essential for a career in physics. They encourage the student to engage with teachers and to recognize the ongoing developments in physics, countering the claim that the field is "dying." The discussion highlights the need for perseverance in education and the value of diverse scientific knowledge.
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Newton V said:
ok this is soooooooo offtopic now...

It's not every day you can see someone hijack their own thread.

Newton V said:
PS: if we put everything into a shape, then Physics shall be a circular...

Blessed are the cheesemakers!
 
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Newton V said:
ahh, i do read books about physics.

This is the one where i know physics is dying: "the trouble with physics" by Lee Smolin
(main idea: since 1970, there is no more shocking physics discover or any kind theory.)

Realize that, by reading books of this type, you have spent your time learning about physics, not learning physics! This is a good starting point for someone in high school, but it does not give you the proper background to comment on current state of physics. You need to realize that you do not know enough physics or enough about physics to make those kind of judgments. In short, I'm saying what everyone else is saying. Lose the attitude and stop acting like you know everything about physics. You are not going to learn anything new if you have the attitude that you already know everything important.

There are many many new and interesting things going on in physics research today. Have you looked into any research in spintronics, quantum computing, high temperature superconductivity, and nanoscience/technology to name a few? These are all active research areas where new progress in theory and experiment is happening every day! Not all physics is about string theory or gravitation or elementary particles. If you kept an open mind, realized that maybe you don't really have any experience in physics yourself, maybe you would have found out about these fields earlier.

This is also why everyone is telling you to be open to your biology class. How much do you really know about biology? Maybe you will like it if you give it a chance.

Your attitude is common among high school age people. You'll get over it, but I suggest you get over it quickly if you plan on continuing to discuss the state of physics on this forum.

robphy said:
I've read the book... and I know Lee.

:rolleyes: Oh snap!
 
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live it or not is it?
 
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To answer your question Newton_V, just get the course over with if you really detest biology that much, you don't have many options at your age.

Although it might be hard if English is not your first language, try not to make goofy criticisms to others even if you don't actually mean it the way it is displayed in the forum (although they are quite hilarious, they can be taken as a sign disrespect). Just be careful.
 

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