The work environment for a computer scientist is different from that of a biologist. The rules of ergonometry are also different when working seated in front of a computer, or standing with a pipette and microscope at a workbench.

The scientist's goal in both cases is to achieve a mind capable of concentrating, investigating, contemplating, solving, etc. Body posture and the attitude of wanting knowledge are important. In the laboratory, the environment is shared, and working standing up is appropriate; where even can conversation help it. In a computer office, it is more appropriate to work seated and in silence. Although the opposite can also happen: the laboratory bench may have chairs for working seated; while in the computer office there may be computer monitor stands for working standing up. Flexibility around rules without sacrificing ergonomics is healthy.

Interdisciplinarity is an ethical value. The ability to interdisciplinarize comes from a scientist being able to see a mind working in another discipline. It comes from being able to see a colleague in another environment striving to achieve a mind capable of concentrating, investigating, contemplating, solving, etc. These are challenges in any discipline and to varying degrees. Naturally, interdisciplinarity also depends on the language that can be used to communicate between disciplines. Furthermore, the difference between environments and disciplines correlates with differences in the lifestyles of scientists.