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After reading the article by Professor Brian Greene, I realized that my approach to science and learning is exactly what he describes. I could be more enthusiastic in acquiring the knowledge that will help me for the rest of my life. I am learning the sciences simply to help me achieve my career goals. I think of the ultimate and forget the details. Although I do possess the interest in knowing about the sciences, I have lost the curiosity necessary to truly enjoy the subject over the years. I would have to partly blame the method by which science is taught. We are forced to learn, memorize and even understand, but we are not encouraged to explore further.
Science is all around us, but we hardly mention the word outside the classroom. Every day, we take for granted the miraculous phenomena happening in the world, least realizing that they are all a part of the sciences. Like Professor Greene writes, as children, we were all eager to discover new things and the questions how and why were a staple in our conversations. Now, we listen to lectures and blindly believe everything we hear without judgment or questions.
In the article, we can see that science and technology go hand-in-hand. Technology that makes life fun, like the invention of the IPod, and technology that helps save lives, like MRI scans, is all possible with the advances in science. Creating awareness about the importance of science education has the potential to further evolve and improve these technological advances, hence improving our life and the lives of all around us. Changing our view and approach to science and science education will open the world of opportunities it holds.