THE despatch CHRISTMAS 2023
STEM provides a scientific framework through which we understand our
world. STEM has allowed us to innovate and explore. Indeed, our world is
looking towards STEM for answers to global problems such as climate
change. But what if we only had Humanities? What then? Humanities, as
the name suggests, is the study of humanity and what we humans have
created. Without Humanities no books would be written, no TV would be
produced and no games would be made or played. Anywhere you look,
the humanities are there,
whether it's prayers in a church,
mosque or synagogue, to books
in a library. As the world becomes
more divided, communication
and understanding others becomes more and more important. Even if
STEM can provide a technical solution to climate change, it takes politics,
communication and global cooperation – Humanities – to make it
happen. At the heart of humanities is the basic desire to create and
communicate. It is nearly impossible to imagine a world without
humanities.
In conclusion, although STEM has helped us understand how our world
works and has brought us major improvements in our daily lives, I believe
Humanities are more valuable. If humans were to be wiped out, and an
alien came to earth, Humanities will tell our story. Because of this,
Humanities wins!
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