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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. These branches of human learning have nothing to do with bettering society or improving anyone's life, so I rather suspect that the ones decrying the sad state of these useless fields of learning are mainly the ones who benefit from them: if enough people don't care, then precious funding to keep a lot of pointless archeology projects might get pulled, and a lot of archeologists might have to actually go out and get a real job. Perish the thought. Knowledge for knowledge's sake is a laudable goal, but only when all the other serious needs of society are taken care of. Otherwise, it's like sitting around reading a book when you have bills you can't pay because you haven't gone to work yet today. And even with all bills paid, in the end, who really honestly gives a flying rat's behind how many people understand evolution or cosmology?
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nonsense. Archaeology and parent science, Anthropology are crucial to the understanding of "us". by definition, Anthropology is the study of; "all mankind through all time." through these sciences we have learned about genetic diseases, mutations, injuries, the effect of lifestyle on health, religion, climate changes, growth, and so many more discoveries the list would be exhaustive.
it's all well and good to beat your own professional drum but it would be best to have a modicum of understanding of the professions you intend to diss.