Science, a Social or Solitary Job?

This story portray's science as a social endeavor. For example, James Hutton worked among many associates that he considered friends. They were fellow scholars that influenced his thinking, provided an environment that nurtured progressive ideas, and contributed to his work. Being a scientist is not a solitary task. It requires a collaboration of many scientist to come up with new discoveries and theories. Science requires discussion, interaction, and gatherings with other scientists. Scientists often compare and exchange ideas and their work with other scientist, they learn from each others mistakes and build on from each others discoveries. Most scientist work in groups. Usually, after coming up with something new they present and discuss their their work with other scientists, usually in a large gathering. Being a scientist requires close ties with other scientist who are researching similar topics. Like Hutton and Joseph Black, they brought their formidable grasp of chemistry to bear on the geological problems that Hutton was considering.

For now, I'm considering becoming an astronaut. As much as you may think, being an astronaut is not a solitary task. They spend the whole time in space with the other members of their crew in the space shuttle. That could take anywhere form days to months or maybe even years, depending on their mission. While at work astronauts spend their whole time with associates. Part of becoming an astronaut is knowing and working with your associates really well.