Kiya Jackson- Week 8

In "A New Theory of the Universe," the authors discusses concepts of physics by putting it in the perspective of biocentricism and life. This article begins by acknowledging that there is more to life than the science that we use to define it. That life is more than biological concepts and properties. Rather, the authors argue that the world is unproportionately viewed from the subjective lens of science. That science is, in ways, a story that the observer or scientist creates to maintain a sense of completeness and security. This article connects to this week's theme because it shows how academia influences how we perceive the world. As a biological sciences major, it was interesting reading the author's arguments. In a way, I agree with the argument that we produce our own perceptions of reality when we contribute to science. For instance, what makes a cell a "cell"? Who has the power or influence or say to define it as a "cell"? Therefore, I agree that science can be subjective and one sided with respect to other contributions to life (like spirituality). I also think that this article is acknowledging that the "unknown" should be embraced and is important. I think that science can really challenge the idea of embracing the "unknown" because instead of purely acknowledging it, scientists tend to pursue it with a curious intent to find a solution. Conversely, I also agree that curiosity and science are beneficial for understanding and growing as individuals.

Works cited:
Robert Lanza. “The American Scholar – A New Theory of the Universe.”
Graphic hand reaching out to a human hand [Photograph]. (n.d.). Retrieved from
     http://linkmedia.org/en/article/science-and-spirituality-a-false-dichotomy/123