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If I were starting over right now, I would definitely get in on the bioengineering/genetics stuff. The barriers to entry are now very low compared to the last
by Mc_Big_G 17y ago
If I were starting over right now, I would definitely get in on the bioengineering/genetics stuff. The barriers to entry are now very low compared to the last 20 years and they keep getting lower every day.
Imagine if you could hack a new cure or bacteria that changes the world. This field will make the information revolution look like a little girl's tea party.
- olalonde 17y agoThis field looks indeed fascinating. That being said, I wonder how I could go about learning bioengineering by myself. Perhaps I should find an online community and ask them where I should get started.
- Mc_Big_G 17y agoI would start by finding the best online communities of DIYers and read everything you can. If you're near a big city, you can probably find IRL groups to check out. You can do anything alone, but you can accelerate the learning process by collaborating or, better yet, finding a mentor. You didn't mention your present circumstances, but a good university will help immensely with this type of field. You can also make a lot of contacts if you go to the right school. With all of that said, I'm not sure how far you can go if you aren't truly interested in it. Just keep trying different things, giving each a respectable amount of effort, and eventually something will strike a chord with you and you'll know what you want to do.