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Originally Posted by cmdahler
I have a degree in physics, but the older I get, the less I care about things like evolution and cosmology...
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I tend to agree that most aspects of cosmology are good to know, but aren't likely to impact us on a realistic or practical basis... but evolution theory has direct ramifications on scientific and medical progress, so I wouldn't agree that knowledge of evolution is pointless.
I don't think those in the U.S. all need to have science or engineering degrees to get along. However, I'd consider a well-rounded basic knowledge of science to be essential to Americans' daily lives. When people walk around not understanding the need to hydrate themselves, not understanding the impact of various drugs in their bodies, not understanding why a car cannot actually "stop on a dime," and not understanding how to prevent unwanted pregnancy, they, and we as a society, stand to suffer.