Why Science is Failing Us

Re:Why Science is Failing Us by avar on Tuesday December 20, 2011 @08:30PM (#3375995)

Actually most things in science aren't getting more complex, in fact they're getting less complex.

If you're on the bleeding edge of particle physics then sure, things are getting more complex. But most discoveries to be made in science are relatively mundane everyday things, and just a matter of paying attention in a structured manner.

E.g. most forms of life on the planet haven't been studied in any detail for the simple reason that nobody's gotten around to it yet, but the methods and tools to do so are much easier than they were 50 or 25 years ago.

Anyone can contribute to science, and it's now easier than ever before, and some of those contributions might unearth something we didn't expect.

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Re:Why Science is Failing Us by polymatter on Tuesday December 20, 2011 @08:49PM (#3376034)

I am under the impression that the sorts of "paying attention" usually involves $milion equipment and highly qualified and experienced research staff.

What sort of study could a lone wanabe do that would actually be publishable?

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Re:Why Science is Failing Us by anamax on Tuesday December 20, 2011 @10:42PM (#3376267)

> What sort of study could a lone wanabe do that would actually be publishable?

A huge fraction of sea-life is "undiscovered", especially small stuff. Yes, even at scuba depths.

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