James Somers expresses frustration with the way biology is taught, emphasizing the lack of wonder and real-world applications presented in textbooks. He argues that the focus on rote memorization of facts rather than understanding the underlying questions and experiments obscures the true beauty of the subject. By delving into examples like the transformative experiment of Oswald Avery, Somers highlights the excitement and mystery inherent in biological research. He advocates for a more hands-on, project-based approach to learning biology, drawing parallels between understanding biological systems and coding. The complexity of biology, with its intricate molecular interactions and fractal-like nature, is likened to computing but with a physical, non-abstract basis.
https://jsomers.net/i-should-have-loved-biology/