piggykid1 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 So I was reading my first topic last night and it was about Astronomy. Everybody seemed to know a lot. So I was wondering where did you guys learn what you know (about the branches of science that you discuss about). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 It depends on the level of knowledge you are asking about. But for me and basic physics it was lectures and exercies, I have a degree in physics. More specific and advanced stuff is mostly from reading books and some review articles. And of course, talking with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophiolite Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have a degree in geology and several decades of work in the oil and gas industry in an engineering capacity. I revisited my interest in geology about fifteen years ago and have been reading textbooks and research articles routinely since then. And I've learned a lot from members on this and other forums. I have found these forums immensely useful as a way of learning more on a topic. If I am giving a detailed answer I shall very carefully check what I am saying to ensure it is correct, according to current thinking. This checking is what helps me to expand and cement my knowledge. For my own amusement I write one page summaries of specific concepts, complete with references, as a way of helping to remember the facts. It can be hard work, but its fun. Remember that even the the most knowledgeable of the members was unable to walk, talk, or control their bowel movements at one point in their lives. . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Remember that even the the most knowledgeable of the members was unable to walk, talk, or control their bowel movements at one point in their lives. . And depending on how old they get, it may be more than one point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaetus Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Books! I spend a lot of time in my library reading books on just about anything I can get my hands on. Lectures on Youtube have done me wonders since I can watch a whole semester for a particular subject in a matter of a day or two and can rewatch to reinforce my knowledge. Then there is normal lectures at my college as well. In terms of my overall trivial knowledge of just about anything, I feel like my brain just selective on what I can retain and can't retain. This can come from books, movies, TV, conversations, or just making sense of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggykid1 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Books! I spend a lot of time in my library reading books on just about anything I can get my hands on. Lectures on Youtube have done me wonders since I can watch a whole semester for a particular subject in a matter of a day or two and can rewatch to reinforce my knowledge. Then there is normal lectures at my college as well. In terms of my overall trivial knowledge of just about anything, I feel like my brain just selective on what I can retain and can't retain. This can come from books, movies, TV, conversations, or just making sense of things. What YouTube channels do you watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arc Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Remember that even the the most knowledgeable of the members was unable to walk, talk, or control their bowel movements at one point in their lives. . . . . we end up where we started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Prose Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Piggykid, If you have any Apple products, a fantastic resource is iTunes U. It features videotaped lectures from top professors from top schools around the world. Khan Academy is a great resource to learn something at it's most basic level. If you are already in school, talk to your professors. Hell, talk to professors who are just in departments you are interested in. Along the way you will find some who do it just for the pay check, but you will also encounter some fantastic educators who actually love and enjoy sharing their knowledge. Don't let the ones who seem unenthusiastic about discussing topics with you bring you down. I say this from personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Mostly schooling. I'm working on my physics degree now, with a minor in astronomy. I plan on going to grad school for astrophysics, or something in the area of physics. I have learned a lot of technical stuff by reading; books, articles on the internet, posts on these forums. I tend to think of myself as a sponge when it comes to absorbing information. I tend to take in a lot at once, and can generally hold on to almost all of it. What I lose can be made up again by re-reading. Youtube has many great sources. Khan Academy, taped lectures, etc. The average man can learn a lot in this day and age, if he puts in the effort and puts his mind into it. You have to want to learn, and I love learning. - Arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pootisman Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Just thinking and scientific inspirations like Doctor Who, Mythbusters, ASAPScience etc. Edited October 16, 2014 by Pootisman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Kang Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I learn astronomy by reading encyclopedias, published papers on arxiv.org, scientific books like The Universe In A Nutshell by Stephen W. Hawking etc. , discussion with members in the SFN, posts from cosmo basics in the astronomy&cosmology section in the SFN, and some from NASA official website. I will suggest 2 useful source of learnings. There are: 1. Basics of Space Flight by NASA JPL http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/index.php 2. Orbiter Space Flight Simulator http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/ Enjoy astronomy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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