It is critically important that you develop your tools. Learn to think clearly and rigorously and discipline yourself to do so. With suitable approximations, almost everything can be reduced to an engineering problem. Technology is the embodiment of our understanding and control of the physical world. Knowledge is good.
Technology is good.
I sat bolt upright. What I tell you about science should never be taken on faith. Each and every step should be proved by direct observation. I am trying to teach you how to understand and manipulate the physical universe. I think he doesn't drink enough wine.