/sci/ - Science & Math

[Anonymous No.4285197]

I thought I was intelligent, I really did. But the more and more I read these posts, the more and more I realize how little I know and how poor my understanding of science is. My problem solving abilities are far below average, as well as my mathematical abilities. My reading and writing skills are adequate to say the least, but what good is the ability to communicate when you have nothing worth communicating.

Should I just...end it all?

[Anonymous No.4285209]

If by "end it all" you mean kill yourself, then probably.

[Anonymous No.4285210]

Maybe you exist to make the rest of us feel better about ourselves.

If you'd like a more serious response: Read a book. When you've finished, read another one.

[Anonymous No.4285213]

>2012
>thinking intelligence and knowledge are the same things

[Anonymous No.4285214]

naw, you probably have a fairly creative mind

its not about what information your brain carries or how much but the way that its interconnected

[Anonymous No.4285226]

>>4285210
What good is theoretical knowledge if you can't apply it.

>>4285213
Intelligence is defined as the ability to acquire knowledge and apply it effectively. I said knowledge and understanding, not that they were the same.

>>4285214
Seeing Sagan's face giving that 'Don't feel so bad' look made my soul tingle a little, thanks for that glimmer of hope.

[Anonymous No.4285247]

/sci/ has completely destroyed my self-confidence

[Anonymous No.4285248]

>I realize how little I know and how poor my understanding of science is

“Scientific knowledge is a body of statements of varying degrees of certainty -- some most unsure, some nearly sure, none absolutely certain.” -- Richard Feynman

If you don't feel dumb when doing science, then you're doing it wrong.

[Anonymous No.4285259]

>>4285226
Understanding the application of knowledge is knowledge in itself. Also, quit being such a contrary wanker.

[Anonymous No.4285266]

candyassgot

[Anonymous No.4285264]

>>4285247
I'm not even a science student. I'm a fucking history student, how do you think I feel. My degree is the laughing stock of the academic world.

>>4285248
The certainty of the claims has nothing to do with my ability to understand or apply them. Feynman is mah nigga, but that quote is misplaced in this discussion.

[Anonymous No.4285275]

>>4285197

Go to Youtube
Type 'Mozart-Requiem' into the search bar
Cry in absolute awe of the universe.

[Anonymous No.4285302]

>>4285275
That is the composition you feel would best put me in awe of our glorious world? A funeral requiem by the most mainstream composer to ever have lived?

Call me an elitist, but up your game bro.

[Anonymous No.4285347]

>>4285302
>>4285302

Nigga this shit is beautiful.

A summation of a man's life and work which gave him outstanding acclaim.

Google Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima

[Anonymous No.4285359]

>>4285197
What's your level of education? High school or college? If college, what are you majoring in?

[Anonymous No.4285366]

meh.

dont kill yourself though, thats a bad end. endure and see how people treat you.

like an experiment.

then talk about it.

[Anonymous No.4285423]

>>4285359
University degree in college starting next year.

Then again, I could always become a plumber.

[Anonymous No.4285432]

>>4285423
derp

University degree in History, my grandiose intelligence in action.

[Anonymous No.4285763]

>>4285423

Hey dude, IMO money is really important in life so
I am going to become a tradesman but dab into every field taught in schools during the apprenticeship by reading/looking up, researching then I will decide if I want to become an undergrad in a field I find interesting.

If the fields are not well paid I will not go to school but possibly study in my spare time or give up on academics at all.

This way if I don't like school I will go back to my trades job or start a new apprenticeship.