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Asked by anon-284762 to Dennis on 2 Mar 2021.
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Dennis Relojo-Howell answered on 2 Mar 2021: last edited 3 Mar 2021 8:56 am
Absolutely! I enjoy being a scientist because it provides an empirical grounding on what I do. For instance, as someone who runs an online magazine and a YouTube channel, it can be tempting to resort to pop psychology. But because I have a background in psychology I always make an effort to be scientific with my approach.
While being a scientist is exciting, it also requires a lot of work. So I’d recommend being a scientist to those who are really motivated and hard working – plus with a bit of talent!
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David commented on :
Yeah, I do, but it’s certainly not for everyone. You have little explosions of joy when you work something out, and then weeks of stroking your beard (or chin…) when you’re stumped. You’re always learning: something new in your own little area of science, or a new skill, like coding, electronics, learning about a new area…if you are curious about the world, it’s absolutely the best job ever!
Harry commented on :
Yes! It is amazing! Being a scientist (especially in my research area) means I find out things that no one else has found out before! It’s fascinating and brilliant to know that I am contributing to knowledge! It’s fantastic to see the impact the research can have on the world and the new skills you learn! Also I have met some of the best people doing a job I love!
Lisa commented on :
Yes, I love being a scientist – I love learning new things!
Myrto commented on :
I love being a scientist as I am a curious person by nature! I love reading and learning new things and findings gaps in the literature that can be answered with new research. I also like to challenge myself and being a scientist is very challening as you need to be resilient and have the ability to stay positive and see the big picture of your work.