Reply To: Is Learning Science Spiritually Dangerous?

Poshite Yid 613, it seems from your posts that you feel the study of science from textbooks or formal coursework is unnecessary because it’s “disgusting”, “brainwracking”, and “boring”, and therefore far inferior to learning about science through their own observations of nature. However, these science books (minus the assumptions about the origins of the life, the universe, and everything) are simply the observations of many scientists. In fact, many people find the study of science to be personally fascinating and challenging, and more intellectually satisfying than learning solely through their own observations. This study of the world around us, whether through formal study of science or through our personal observations, can lead to increased appreciation of the niflaos haBorei.