Why Science and Art Are Not Separate Disciplines

Artists and scientists alike strive “to figure out the deep truths of reality,” explains physicist Brian Greene, author of The Hidden Reality.The ways they pursue that goal are different, but there’s no reason why two segments of society seeking answers can’t work together. That’s why Greene advocates for the convergence of art and science. When the two camps share insights and ideas about the world, the results can be wonderfully potent.

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