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Do some of us mature into the sciences as we get older, I wonder? I tell people I wasn't interested in science as a kid, but that's not true. Not classroom science, but I played in the woods and nature most of the time, visited other ecosystems at my grandparents', and knew where to find geodes and break them open. Loved woodland flowers and more. Loved ocean critters and seaweed.

I worked with neuroscientists, anatomists, researchers, and physicians for over 20 years and spent a good deal of time in the medical library. Now I can't get enough of science -- neuroscience, earth sciences, space, all of it. Finding this list was as good as any discovery.

Welcome Sharon.

I think you may be right. I don't know how old you are, but I'm in my 60s. As a kid I was into fossils and math, but I was intimidated by most science. As I've aged, I don't care so much any more if I make a fool of myself. I can't always keep up with the rest of the group, but I'm okay with that.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the group.

Welcome Marco and Sharon!

Welcome Dan.

Dan wrote: "Hi Science People!

I'm a writer of freethought history and a reader of science. My just-published book (which I have promoted in the author section) threw me into the history of medicine in earl..."

Welcome, Dan. Your Blog looks interesting. Just remember that free-thinkers do not always rebel against conventional religions. They rebel against any organization that corrupts or dominates the truth. This includes the "religions" of Education, Medicine, and Science as well.

Uh, not to get into this, but conventional religion is virtually all lies, nothing to do with truth.

Gotcha. From my introduction thus far he definitely seemed to be 'out there' -- of course that's often where new knowledge comes from, those willing to take the risk.

Kenny wrote: "Uh, not to get into this, but conventional religion is virtually all lies, nothing to do with truth."

The danger with that thinking is the assumption that science is absolute truth with no opportunity for corruption. Where reverence empowers, power corrupts. If people revere science, credentialism, or peer review, then they have empowered science, credentialism, and peer review with the same kind of power that religion once had. When that happens (and it has) there will be those who seek the power that comes from blind, unquestioning reverence. Television doctors, web sites, and "dutch studies" have made a mockery of science in recent decades.

Robert, there is no problem with science assuming it knows THE TRUTH. It is driven by skepticism. Religion however is all made up from the minds of men and charlatans with no provable truth whatsoever. Science takes care of it's own due to it's own self-skepticism, religion however is where blind unquestioning reverence has its seat and it is very evident that it is destroying society.

(as I said I was hoping not to get into this but figured you might be based on your initial comment. I will not respond further as this is the introductions thread.)

You add a book link by clicking "add book/author" in the space above the reply form, and then looking up your book or author.

I'm not sure what you mean by your "list."

The complete URL is useful if you're linking to your specific review of a book, for example.

Dan wrote: "Thank you both for the comments, though. I've just started a booklist called "Freethought History," (not sure how to link to it, or I would) which includes Thomas Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Re..."

Another thread might be fun, but check to see if there is not a relevant one already going that could be joined. I'm not into cluttering up the thread lists if it is not necessary.

You need the whole URL to link Listopias, yes.

Hello, My name is David Olson, and I'm a skeptic. (This is skeptic's anonysmous?) I have a PhD in Physics, which is completely useless in my job as a stay-at-home dad. Anyway, I'm here to see some good book recommendations and join in the conversation if I have something to add.

Well David, I expect a full dissertation on "The Physics of Diaper Changing" at some point. :D

Seriously though, welcome!

Hi DavidO, welcome to the group!

ty!

I might be able to give a dissertation on why to never change infants when they have soft poo and gas and they aren't completely empty...

Ha! Physics of biology!

Hello all, I just joined the group. I'm a network engineer, and my work is heavily based in math and applied logic. I'm very interested in philosophy, physics and science in general..anything I can learn from. I don't have a lot of time to write my introduction right now, but look forward to further discussions with all of you in the future. Thanks!

Welcome, Michael. You can always do a longer introduction later, or just gradually let us know who you are through your posts.

Hello, I'm a bridge engineer. I love listening to science books while I work along with science-y podcasts. My MS degree in structural engineering didn't get very in-depth with science so I've been having a lot of fun learning more though reading.

Welcome, Danielle. Where would we be without books?!!

Hello, I am new to the group. I am working on two bachelor degrees, One in Pure Mathematics, another in Computer Science. I really love Science, Philosophy, Math, and Computers, but I rarely find the time to learn about the natural sciences such as chemistry, biology and physics. I joined this group to help encourage myself.

Welcome Eric!

and also Danielle and Michael!

Hi
I graduated in 1975 in Biology (mainly Genetics), then took a Masters in History and Philosophy of Science. I am now doing a degree in Mathematics and Statistics. I particularly enjoy reading about the structure of the universe and the nature of mathematics. Hi to everyone!

Welcome learned friends!

Welcome Tony! And welcome Eric, Danielle and Michael! Please get involved with all of our discussions. And feel free to start new discussion topics!

Hello all, I just joined the group. I'm a PhD student on infectious diseases epidemiology from Hong Kong, studied microbiology and biochemistry for master and undergrad. We don't talk about so much of history of science here, and that's what I want to read up on for fun. Nice to meet you all!

Hello to everyone, I'm a physics undergraduate in India. Just about done with it. going for PG in the fall.
I've wanted to join a science group for a long time now. Finally got to it. Delighted to be part of the community.

welcome Nancy and Meenakshi. Neenakshi, what's a PG?

Post graduation, i meant.

Okay, I guess I still don't quite understand, you going on to Graduate School? I'm guessing that's what you mean? Masters or PhD continuing education.

Thanks!

Masters, in other words. I should've been more clear. My apologies.

Wonderful! Best of luck with it! And do please jump right in here! I'm just easily confused being a old addled 'merikan! :D

Thank you for a lovely welcome. And hello to Nancy!

Hello every one , i'm a new member :)
My name is Alaa Omer and i'm 22
I study medicine at alexandria university , Egypt
I'm interested in all branches of science ,,
I hope we get benefit by sharing our experiences here especially that i find different ages , fields and minds :)
Thanks ,,

Welcome Alaa. I hope you enjoy the group. We are definitely a diverse group. Check out the polls, and please participate if you don't mind.

Hello all. I am Rohan. I am a software engineer by profession and I am deeply interested in various books on Physics, Psychology and Neuroscience. Hoping to come across people with similar interests via this group.

Welcome, Rohan. I think you'll definitely find some people who share your interests in this group. If you scan through the Book Club folder, you'll find the recent books we've read, many of them just what you might be looking for.

Thanks Betsy. Some really great books in the Bookshelf.

Hello. I am new to the group & my name is Darcy.
I am interested in book recommendations and discussion in neuroscience, genetics, physics, neuroscience & psychology (or creativity, imagination, behavior) social psychology.

Welcome!

Thanks! :)

hi!! i am Neharika. Currently studying Physics at Delhi University, India. I am absolutely fascinated with science in all spheres. Hope i get to learn a lot from all of you here. :)

Welcome Neha.

thank you Betsy!! :)

Hello. I'm Bob. I've worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for 37 years. I'm nearing the end of an interesting career, so I'm joining this site to explore new aspects of science, technology and social science.

Welcome Bob, welcome Neha!

Hello,
My name is Jackie. I just finished up my undergrad in philosophy and found my love of science through critical thinking, logic, and a general curiousness about the world. I have a 6 year old son and am always looking for great resources for him as well. I am mostly interested in physics, cosmology and the history of science, but am always up for anything that is mind expanding.

Welcome Jackie.