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Is this being snobbish? by hadji2006-11-20 13:06:36
  Even in academia by Ascag 2006-11-20 13:57:17
I have a background in the natural sciences (Physics), and I have made the following observation:

That people from my 'cultural' background, e.g. geeks, natural scientists (y'know what I mean) are usually also interested in topics of the humanities. I know a lot of people including me who have at least basic to intermediate knowledge in history, music, philosophy and so on.

But when it comes to people from the humanities, I observe a substantial asymmetry: In that circles, it is almost a fauxpas to have knowledge in the natural sciences. I have heard the verbatim arrogant comment: 'Ah, that's only ... technical knowledge'

Any idea whats going on here?
[ Reply ]
    In general, humanties provide by fiordhraoi2006-11-20 14:50:42
      As a physical sci major... by decius2006-11-20 15:14:22
        As an engineer... by AndyA2006-11-20 15:24:43
          o/` What do you do with a B.A. in English? o/` (n/t) by Phoon2006-11-20 15:27:51
            Get a job as science editor at a newspaper. (n/t) by AndyA2006-11-20 15:46:28
              Or create a Broadway show! With puppets! (n/t) by Phoon2006-11-20 16:00:07
            Boss around people with BScs. (n/t) by krikkert2006-11-20 17:22:32

 

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