As a software engineer I have adapted to the world turning upside down every couple of years and having to learn new concepts and technologies. However, I have been noticing other fields struggling to adapt as things change in a faster scale.
For example, some researchers have pointed out that the number of papers about ADHD increases exponentially every year. However, most mental health professionals, at least in my area, seem to be severily outdated, often using information that has been debunked within the last 10-20 years.
So, I was wondering if other fields are affected and how they are adapting?
Edit: Bonus question, assuming a 40hr week (a luxury for most), how much time out those 40hrs would you need to spend on education?
I’m on the bleeding edge in my field. Soil science only really earnest in the 40s, with efforts from Jenny, whereas other sciences are much older. Reclamation only really began to crop up in the 80s, and primarily focused on terrestrial issues.
My gig takes a holistic approach to reclamation, and integrates all environmental disciplines and engineering aspects to help mining companies achieve succesful restoration of their mines once they are done mining. It’s a small but vital field