Re: [Phys-l] OFF-TOPIC: Basic scientific literacy

[Josh Gates <jgates@tatnall.org>]

I'd move evolution to the top of the list (if it were indeed an ordered 
list), and add our place in the universe (structure of the solar system, 
day/night, moon phases, solar system vs. galaxy vs. universe, etc.).  I 
think that both serve to deemphasize the primacy of humans, which leads 
to lots of irresponsible people-centered (read: short-term and 
irresponsible) thinking in public policy.

jg

Alby Reid wrote:
> I was having a discussion with a friend and we were trying to come up with a
> list of basic science topics that *everyone* ought to have some basic
> understanding of.
>
> I'm interested to hear PHYS-L's thoughts and suggestions about what ought to
> be on this list.
>
> So far (in no particular order):
> * Types of Force and Newton's Laws
> * Electricity generation
> * Electromagnetic spectrum
> * Nuclear weapons / Nuclear power
> * The structure of matter
> * Elements, compounds and mixtures
> * Evolution
> * The human body and disease
> * Ecosystems (micro/macro)
>
>
> Alby
>
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> Alby <alby@bleary-id.co.uk>
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