RE: An argument showing time is temporal.
May 29, 2015 at 1:03 pm
(This post was last modified: May 29, 2015 at 1:09 pm by Alex K.)
Pyrrho, I must contradict. Yes, you are right that a non-physicist may ignore the speculative hypotheses which are discussed without risking accusations of being ignorant of important facts.
However, is that enough? As someone who is passionate about science outreach, I do not see fundamental science and (high) culture as separate things. In fact, I believe that scientific discourse is one of the most important cultural activities. I think it is crucial for laypeople to participate as informed observers, not only in viewing the outcome, but also the process. Speculation is a powerful way of learning, of become intimate with a topic, even if it only serves the purpose of being shown where one went wrong. I don't just say that from the perspective of a professional, but also from that of a layperson, for example in the field of biology.
However, is that enough? As someone who is passionate about science outreach, I do not see fundamental science and (high) culture as separate things. In fact, I believe that scientific discourse is one of the most important cultural activities. I think it is crucial for laypeople to participate as informed observers, not only in viewing the outcome, but also the process. Speculation is a powerful way of learning, of become intimate with a topic, even if it only serves the purpose of being shown where one went wrong. I don't just say that from the perspective of a professional, but also from that of a layperson, for example in the field of biology.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
