Ascended Sleeper Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 It is true that we have only just began to understand some of science’s most abstract secrets, but is this the end? Is there still more to discover? Or have we found out all there is to know? Do we think that all science is ordered? Or that most science is chaotic? Do we think that the General theory of everything is a load of rubbish? Or is there something in it? What is the future of science? What do we think science will be like by the next millennium? Will we know everything? Or will we know nothing more than we do now?Post your ideas or thoughts here.P.S. PLEASE don’t bring religion into this topic. I hope to get up some interesting discussion here and don’t want these posts locked! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThetaOrionis01 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 The last time scientists thought they had it all wrapped up they were in for a nasty shock when quantum mechanics and relativity gatecrashed their self-congratulatory party.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchik Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 One interesting fact that science uncovers is that the more you know, the more you realise you don't know. Roll on time travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 We're nowhere near the end of our discoveries... I mean, we've just barely begun to cover 4 dimensions and there are supposed to be about 10, right? ;) I reckon over the next 100 years alone science will change a hell of a lot. But I think we probably have the basic principles just about right. I think once we actually start exploring space a lot of the current science will get blown out of the water. And science is undoubtedly chaotic IMO. Every theory has about 100 different experts arguing over the possibilities, equations etc etc. :P But in the end someone finally comes forth with proof... although some scientists are so closed minded that if you waved the evidence for the disprovement of their theories right under their nose they'd ignore it and still swear they were right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draighox Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I mean, we've just barely begun to cover 4 dimensions and there are supposed to be about 10, right?There are 11 dimensions, if you are talking about the M theory. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KzinistZerg Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Or 6, or twenty-four, or an infinitively large number if you are speaking of string theory... As for science? What? Done? NOW? Ever hear of the patent guy who quit because he thought 'everything had been invented?" No, science will continue for as long as humans are curious or dissatisfied with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draighox Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Um.. I'm pretty sure there are only 11 dimensions in string theory. Four we all know, six extra circular dimensions, and one for branes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmid Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I think that Douglas Adams got it right (quoting from memory here) - 'There is a theory that if anyone ever completely understood everything about the universe, it would instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory that this has already happened.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KzinistZerg Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 It's actaully eleven? You probably know more than I do as far as String Theory goes... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiade Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Science feeds on itself like a virus. Each new breakthrough opens doors for new breakthroughs. The whole thing is a vicious cycle that we will constantly be putting time, energy, and money into, and we will never really see an end to, let alone a result or reward from, judging by how fast man is destroying the planet and themselves today. Man took thousands of years to progress from the wheel to the car, yet only decades from the car into space. Now we measure scientific progress in weeks. We are spinning out of control. Sometimes having the answers just complicates things instead of simplifying. Our sunsets have been reduced to wavelengths and frequencies. The complexities of our universe have been reduced to mathematical equations. Does science hold anything sacred or special? Of course not. Everything is quantified, formulized, figured out, done with, meanless. There is no more mystery or awe. But it is human nature to question, to try to figure out things we don't understand.In no way will science ever halt or be done with, as long as humans follow their own nature. But is it justified to go with our own nature? So far, the core value of most all human nature has proven to be selfishness. I am playing devil's advocate, and I'm simply stating a few ideas and/or realizations. In no way do I mean to make any solid argument, I'm just kind of throwing it out there. But it is a good point. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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