David Darling, a science writer and music producer known for his book A Perfect Harmony: Music, Mathematics and Science, shares insights on the profound role of music in human culture. He discusses the discovery of ancient instruments, revealing a 40,000-year-old flute, and explores how music has evolved alongside human creativity. Darling also highlights the emotional power of major and minor scales, while addressing the challenges AI poses to originality in music. This captivating conversation dives deep into the harmony between music, mathematics, and our collective experience.
