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 However, most mental health professionals, at least in my area, seem to be severily outdated, often using information that has been debunked within the last 10-20 years.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?
That’s right where I’m at. I just saw the whole third shift at my factory get laid off while corporate sends us emails about record profits. Some of those technicians had been working here for 14 years and I’m sure they’re wondering why the put in all that time to learn how to work in a highly skilled laboratory setting to just get let go. Not because the company needed to let them go to avoid bankruptcy.
No, it was to make more profit.