Fun fact time! Max Planck, a theoretical physicist, said that science evolves with each new generation of scientists. It's a bit like The Hunger Games, except instead of fighting each other, scientists are racing to make the next big discovery!

If you think of science as a factory, then universities are the assembly lines where future scientists are built. They learn the nuts and bolts of their fields, from physics to ecology, and become part of a bigger scientific community.

Remember, this isn't like in the Early Modern period when "gentleman amateurs" just wandered around, inspired by nature, making scientific discoveries. Today's science is a more formal process, and education is at its heart.

What does “well” mean? Good question. Educating future scientists isn't just about filling their heads with facts. It's about shaping their understanding of what science is, how it works, and its role in society. Kind of like building a superhero but instead of super strength and flying, they get critical thinking and problem-solving!

Examples time! Think about it this way: when you play a game, you don't just learn the rules. You understand the strategy, the values, the goals, and even the game's history. Science education is similar – it's not just about the 'rules' (the facts or theories), but the whole game!

Textbooks help with this process of "enculturation". Like tour guides, they show you around the world of a specific science field, introducing you to its norms, its history, and its key figures. They are basically the Hogwarts letter that introduces you to the magical world of science!