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Subject: People care more about Polpualrity and Social Statuses....
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Than learning about the universe they themselves inhabit.

Why is this?

Why? Why is the pursuit of knowledge looked down upon by society?

  • 11.29.2012 12:15 PM PDT
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Because not everyone can understand applied physics?

And we are social creatures.

[Edited on 11.29.2012 12:15 PM PST]

  • 11.29.2012 12:15 PM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

We're social animals that are also capable of contemplating our existence and surroundings. Some people are going to prioritize one over the other, as is their right.

  • 11.29.2012 12:16 PM PDT
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I'd rather spend time with friends or my girlfriend than learn about applied physics.

  • 11.29.2012 12:16 PM PDT

You've pretty much already answered your question.

  • 11.29.2012 12:16 PM PDT
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Because putting time towards universe research and understanding does little to affect one's own tiny little slice of time in the world.

  • 11.29.2012 12:16 PM PDT
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You don't get it son. This isn't a mud hole, it's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

Because people are stupid. So is christianity.

  • 11.29.2012 12:16 PM PDT

people are scared and need something to cling to that explains life. Also you might not have many facebook friends so you just cant see how great it is.

  • 11.29.2012 12:17 PM PDT
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Because people are influenced too heavily by the thrill of instant gratification, acceptance, and superficial, meaningless, and shallow pleasures. It's sad but true.

  • 11.29.2012 12:17 PM PDT
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Posted by: Defogner
people are scared and need something to cling to that explains life. Also you might not have many facebook friends so you just cant see how great it is.


Cant we have both?

  • 11.29.2012 12:17 PM PDT
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Posted by: The Batman 99
Because people are stupid. So is christianity.
Okay, that was out of left field...

  • 11.29.2012 12:18 PM PDT
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Posted by: The Batman 99
Because people are stupid. So is christianity.


Completely unneeded.

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Posted by: CND AAA Beef
Because not everyone can understand applied physics?

Everyone can try to.
And we are social creatures.
You can be social and still want to learn more about your own home.

People look down upon those who try to learn.

  • 11.29.2012 12:20 PM PDT

Per Audacia Ad Astra

Our sociality is probably a major factor in our dominance as a species, especially our self-awareness and ability to learn about existence thoroughly.

Unfortunately it will have its downsides.

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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

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Posted by: CND AAA Beef
Because not everyone can understand applied physics?

Everyone can try to.

Ummmmm, No.

I'd rather that some didn't even try.

  • 11.29.2012 12:22 PM PDT

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Posted by: CND AAA Beef
Because not everyone can understand applied physics?

Everyone can try to.

Ummmmm, No.

I'd rather that some didn't even try.

Recon your link failed.


Humans are a social species, we are designed to live together and socialise. I'd rather have some good friends and a healthy relationship than be able to understand the finer points of the structure of the universe.

[Edited on 11.29.2012 12:25 PM PST]

  • 11.29.2012 12:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: Recon Number 54
Posted by: xThe Panda
Posted by: CND AAA Beef
Because not everyone can understand applied physics?

Everyone can try to.

Ummmmm, No.

Just because she's a hollywood slut doesn't mean she's unable to understand science. You just have to teach her right.

  • 11.29.2012 12:26 PM PDT

To each their own

  • 11.29.2012 12:28 PM PDT


Posted by: The Batman 99
Because people are stupid. So is christianity.


It's kind of interesting that you reply to this particular question with a self-serving gross (and wrong) oversimplification followed by a similar generalization.

It's like you're trying to explain why people are not curious, but instead of actually trying to think of a reason you just attack everyone else and try to put yourself above them. You're worrying about social status more than knowledge to explain why people worry more about social status and knowledge.

  • 11.29.2012 12:28 PM PDT