Why science is important

My slightly "over the top" musings on the potential implications for scientists if science should suddenly disappear for Alom Shaha's grand project "Why Science is Important". http://whyscience.co.uk/
I'm honored to have been asked to participate. It's a little goofy, but maybe you'll gain a sense of what makes scientists tick.
You will also learn about correlation and causality in the form of the observation that I speak more seductively when I wear purple shirts.

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[vk2zay]

Your final point is the most likely, we would reinvent science in another name. Everyone seems to born a scientist, but many chose to follow other paths. I suspect the cause is largely cultural, a mixture of geographical things like religion and economically seductive and pragmatic vocation alternatives such as engineering.

[RobotBadger]

Actually, science fading away is probably a good thing. I'm going to have to agree with the Unabomber. Sure, technology and health advancements seem great; but eventually we will argue about whether or not we should grant individuals elongated life and access to information. What we think is progress is self-destruction. That's cool with me, though. I'm just enjoying the ride.

[whydie666]

thanks for some reasons that i never thought of!

[edwardrendon]

thanx