How come we have to suffer so much to learn physics when some theories are pseudoscience?

Answer 1

Certainly I sympathise with your view that some physics is "pseudoscience". Probably what you have in mind is the modern presentation of quantum theory where "commonsense" is all to often decried in favour of impressive mathematics! However, do remember that quantum theory is perhaps the most successful theory - ever!
Do be patient with your study of physics, it can be fascinating but, if it continues to be tedious to you, abandon it and study some other subject for enthusiasm is essential to success.

Answer 2

How else will you be able to distinguish "pseudoscience" from good science? Also, what might be considered pseudoscience today may become good science tomorrow. Remember, for example, Copernicus was almost burned at the stake for even suggesting that heretical pseudoscience about the Earth not being the center of the universe.

Answer 3

The theories that are "pseudoscience" are usually dismissed quickly as our technology is expanded. Newton's theories, for instance, were not pseudoscience, they served us very well for a long time - and when they failed to properly explain the actions and events in sub-atomic particles, they were promptly replaced by new theories. That's just the way progress works. Each new theory is built upon the knowledge and experience built up over time.

Answer 4

Who told you physics is a pseudo-science. Physics is the reason the world works as it does. Physics tells you why things move and work as they do. Ever heard of Richard Hawkings and Quantum Physics?

I think you were thinking of psychology not physics, and no psychology isn't a pseudoscience either. Where are you people getting educated ? There needs to be education pedagogy reviews there because if this is what you're being taught , your teachers should be fired. Or are you being homeschooled?

Answer 5

Worthwhile goals usually require effort which, if you don't enjoy it, is a form of suffering. People generally can only excel in areas they enjoy. You'll probably only be taking first year physics because it's required for your major, so just gut it out. If you're planning to pursue a physical science, though, you should reconsider and change to something you can excel in.

Answer 6

Because it develops character. And because, once you understand what *real* science is all about, you'll know the difference between it and the pseudoscience bullshit that you see all of the time.


Doug

Answer 7

because that's how all parts of science started sounding (imagine - gravity pulling everything together??) until they were proven or improved.