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 However, most mental health professionals, at least in my area, seem to be severily outdated, often using information that has been debunked within the last 10-20 years.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?
Sounds fun, mind sharing your field?
I think I’d rather guess. Civil engineer? I’m really thinking bridge builder but I don’t think that’s an actual career field.
A lot of professions are involved in bridge building but specifically architects come to my mind. Anyway, building bridges sounds so fucking interesting, like these things are huge, can hold literally tonnes, forever change the life of people around them, and they can be seen from far away.
I’m a structural engineer; I design the structural elements of the bridge. Civil engineers design the geometry of the bridge and the road/sidewalk/track it serves. Geotechnical engineers verify that the soil can withstand the design loads and help with foundation design. If water is involved, hydraulic engineers deal with the openings on water.
We try to keep architects as far away from the design as possible.