I once had this argument with an artist. As an engineer, I am trained in the sciences, and I marvel at the dance of the chemistry inside us and around us. Those educated only in the liberal arts experience wonder at a different level than sceintists. It's sad that they think we are robbed of wonder by our knowledge.
I would have hoped for better from someone (the author) who studied philosophy. š
Similarly, Iād be concerned with a scientist who has no grounding in the arts, either appreciation or production. I think striking a balance to appreciate both is key.
Iāve had to sit with this comment for a bit. I would counter that it isnāt the science but rather people misusing it and through poor knowledge translation. The more I know, the more Iām amazed at how intricate our world is. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts š
Great post, Bryn - and your photographs are gorgeous! And your lightbulb is AWESOME!
I'm fascinated that 'scientism' - a word I've never come across before, defined in that NYT piece as 'the inexorable drive to systematically quantify and explain everything' - is being used to beat up science itself.
Such a shame. The world would be a much poorer place without the 'why'!
Itās really sad. Perhaps a bad experience with poor teaching? I know thatās why I could never engage with physicsā¦ā¦! Mr B used to throw things at us - and NOT to demonstrate anything scientific, either. š
I once had this argument with an artist. As an engineer, I am trained in the sciences, and I marvel at the dance of the chemistry inside us and around us. Those educated only in the liberal arts experience wonder at a different level than sceintists. It's sad that they think we are robbed of wonder by our knowledge.
I would have hoped for better from someone (the author) who studied philosophy. š
Similarly, Iād be concerned with a scientist who has no grounding in the arts, either appreciation or production. I think striking a balance to appreciate both is key.
Alchemy is in the Arts. Perfection ,illumination found in the Sciences! Just look at Fibonacci numbers!
Right? Thereās wonder everywhere we look, if weāre willing to look.
Too much Science can normalize treating people like numbers, you know that too well.
Iāve had to sit with this comment for a bit. I would counter that it isnāt the science but rather people misusing it and through poor knowledge translation. The more I know, the more Iām amazed at how intricate our world is. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts š
Youāre inspiring me to seek out a brown paper sketchbookā¦I love the contrast!
ngl thereās also a blue one and black one and I want to try both!
Great post, Bryn - and your photographs are gorgeous! And your lightbulb is AWESOME!
I'm fascinated that 'scientism' - a word I've never come across before, defined in that NYT piece as 'the inexorable drive to systematically quantify and explain everything' - is being used to beat up science itself.
Such a shame. The world would be a much poorer place without the 'why'!
Aww š„° š„°
And isnāt that such an odd yet purposeful choice? It makes me wonder where science went wrong for them.
Itās really sad. Perhaps a bad experience with poor teaching? I know thatās why I could never engage with physicsā¦ā¦! Mr B used to throw things at us - and NOT to demonstrate anything scientific, either. š
Beautiful photography and words, Bryn! My early morning treat...