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11: City as Liturgy (Timothy Patitsas)

Hope in Source

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The Three Kinds of Science and their Values

There are three kinds of science: simplicity science focuses on utility, statistical science on truth, and organic science on beauty. The first two kinds of science are rewarded by the academic system, possibly because they align with the culture's emphasis on power. However, organic science, which is associated with beauty and considered more feminine, is often neglected despite being a higher form of science. The neglect may be due to factors like first mover advantage and cultural biases.

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