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Originally Posted by pgardn
I actually was not into Science at all in High School. I disliked it entirely. I was taught by coaches. But in college I had some really good professors. I also really love books on Foreign Affairs.
Kev: I just have this overwhelming feeling that if people really understood the real nature of Science they would not be so scared of it. One TV show, Myth Busters, is a wonderful attempt at sneaking science in, and I think its working. If you have ever watched this show, these guys are constantly harping on why they are performing experiments in a certain way, and my God they repeat what they are doing constantly to fully test what they are doing. And even after all this, sometimes they profess, we have no idea... A wonderful introductory show.
Kev. If you dont mind, I want to elaborate. When that Street Magician makes himself appear to elevate some people actually want to run away, they are actually scared... mystified and frightened. I find this reaction absolutely astonishing. I teach kids that say they would run cause the guy has some sort of evil power. Other kids say they would like to get a look underneath his shoes, push on him, find out how he does it... isnt this the way it should be? Try to understand phenomena, not run yelling Ghost, Ghost...?
I just want to know how things work. I want the truth, thats all.
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I understand what you are saying Pat. I just merely find if fascinating how some people have minds, like yourself, that want to know how things work. Where as other people, such as myself, are not that curious at all as to how things work and let others figure them out.