I do read stuff and although somewhat flipant about the math can assure you I am aware of my limitations however when one has the wonderful resource of the net available it seems stupid not to take advantage of all that is available.
I have probably boasted about it many times but I was not bad at chemistry ..could do leaving certificate chemistry when in 5th class and I always liked physics and the laws is sets out.
Math is only a problem for me because I am lazy and learning it is not easy for an old man... a mate sent me an e book on calculus and I have read it.. he wanted me to do all the problems but I have not and it is just lazy I know.
I read many maths sites only to understand the many disiplines in the field...and that amazes me..so many principles... just the headings runs for pages.
But I have no plans to seek work as a scientist or go for a degree to show I care... but it is all so interesting... I mean gravity that is so fascinating for me... and in truth I see no one has answered enough questions to unify it with the other forces.
I follow the lives of many scientists and they are my heros ... they take us out of the darkness (except those who present us with black holes, dark matter and dark energy
) and the stupid superstitious ways of our past.
We are very lucky to live in an age where reason commands respect and religion and vodoo are not the norm.
Thank you for your reason
alex
