Wanting to study energy in the human body

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The discussion revolves around the exploration of academic pathways for studying energy in the human body, particularly in relation to biological processes and electronic signals. Participants express varying perspectives on the nature of energy, its scientific understanding, and the relevance of different fields of study.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks advice on the best degree program for studying energy in the human body, emphasizing its potential importance.
  • Another participant suggests studying Biology and Physiology for a focus on biological processes, questioning the educational background of the original poster.
  • A different viewpoint proposes neurology as a relevant field of study.
  • Some participants argue for the study of physics to gain a foundational understanding of energy, with potential specialization in biophysics or medical physics at the graduate level.
  • Concerns are raised about the inclusion of pseudo-scientific concepts like "Chi," with some participants asserting that such topics are not suitable for the forum.
  • One participant expresses a belief in the existence of energy in the human body that is not yet fully understood, distancing themselves from traditional studies of "chi."
  • Another participant mentions the well-understood role of ATP as an energy currency in biological systems, questioning if this aligns with the original poster's interests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the validity of certain concepts related to energy in the human body, particularly the distinction between scientific and pseudo-scientific ideas. There is no consensus on the best academic path or the nature of energy being discussed.

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Some participants reference the forum's rules regarding the discussion of mainstream science versus pseudo-science, indicating a limitation in the scope of acceptable topics. The discussion also reflects varying levels of understanding and interest in specific scientific disciplines.

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Summary:: Looking for a certain degree program

What kind of degree would be best if I really wanted to get into studying energy within and around the human body and interactions of it between electronic signals and things like that? I am really starting to believe that our understanding of energy in our bodies in life (and in death) could be one of the most important things we ever learn.

Any insights? Any ideas are appreciated
Scott. F
 
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If you are asking about pseudo-scientific concepts of body energy (like Chi), PF is the wrong place to ask.

If you are asking about biological processes, you could study Biology and Physiology. Do you have a local community college near where you live? What is your educational background so far?
 
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My first thought was neurology.
 
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There's also a strong argument to be had for studying physics so as to understand energy itself. Then as a graduate student you could go on to specialize in something like biophysics or medical physics.
 
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berkeman said:
If you are asking about pseudo-scientific concepts of body energy (like Chi), PF is the wrong place to ask.

If you are asking about biological processes, you could study Biology and Physiology. Do you have a local community college near where you live? What is your educational background so far?
Pseudo-scientific? You mean the parts of physics we don't quite understand?
 
quantumeso said:
Pseudo-scientific? You mean the parts of physics we don't quite understand?
Could be. Have you read the PF rules? (see INFO at the top of the page) We are a mainstream scientific website, and our discussion rules reflect that.
 
I'm not interested much in what most people study when they are involved with "chi" and things like that - but I definitely believe there is energy in the human body that we know very little about. This is what I am interested in. Our reactions with different energy, be it electro-magnetic or
berkeman said:
Could be. Have you read the PF rules? (see INFO at the top of the page) We are a mainstream scientific website, and our discussion rules reflect that.
Oh snap, WWII flashback.
 
quantumeso said:
I'm not interested much in what most people study when they are involved with "chi" and things like that - but I definitely believe there is energy in the human body that we know very little about. This is what I am interested in. Our reactions with different energy, be it electro-magnetic or

Oh snap, WWII flashback.
Thankyou for the warning. I'll keep this in mind.
 
Um, I'm not sure what all that means, but whatever. Can you tell us what your level of education is, and whether there is a community college near you? Thanks.
 
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quantumeso said:
Pseudo-scientific? You mean the parts of physics we don't quite understand?
No, the "disciplines" that aren't science.
quantumeso said:
Oh snap, WWII flashback.
Well, hardly.
From the rules that you agreed to when you signed up for membership, here is our mission statement, with emphasis added.
Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide a place for people (whether students, professional scientists, or others interested in science) to learn and discuss science as it is currently generally understood and practiced by the professional scientific community.
 
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You may want to have a look at biophysics or neuroscience.
 
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quantumeso said:
Summary:: Looking for a certain degree program

What kind of degree would be best if I really wanted to get into studying energy within and around the human body and interactions of it between electronic signals and things like that? I am really starting to believe that our understanding of energy in our bodies in life (and in death) could be one of the most important things we ever learn.

Any insights? Any ideas are appreciated
Scott. F
Energy in the body / cell is well understood, the currency is ATP, that ticks a lot of boxes in terms of biological systems.
Protein synthesis, cell signaling, muscle contraction.
Is this what you mean?
 
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