Beauty At Work
Why is beauty relevant in science? (Dr. Milena Ivanova) Clip from S1E2
Mar 5, 2024
Dr. Milena Ivanova, a Cambridge Philosopher, delves into the relevance of beauty in science. She shares her journey of discovering beauty in design and science. They explore how beauty influences scientific reasoning, hypothesis selection, and experiment design. The evolution of beauty in science and its role in achieving scientific objectives are discussed.
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- Beauty influences scientific reasoning, guiding investigation and decision-making.
- Beauty establishes a link between beauty and truth in science, guiding trust in theories.
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Exploring the Intersection of Aesthetics and Science
Dr. Milena Ivanova discusses her interest in beauty rooted in her upbringing in Bulgaria during the Communist regime, contrasting visually unpleasing concrete structures with beautiful historic buildings. She delves into the shift in art towards challenging traditional concepts of beauty and aesthetics and how beauty plays a crucial role in scientific reasoning, triggering investigation and influencing decision-making.
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