Week 1: Two Cultures

Throughout the five articles, by Victoria Vesna and by Snow, gave me deepest insights on what in between two cultures means. As C.P. Snow was famously known for his work on two cultures suggests that a third culture will emerge out of a triangulation of artis, science and technology (Vesna 1). It would bridge a massive gap between intellectuals and scientists back in 1963 when Snow wrote his famous essay (Snow). However, in one particular quote of John Brockman’s article, he puts Snow’s words in simpler terms by describing the 1930s where intellectuals defined themselves separate from scientists and mathematicians but Snow redefined the two cultures and explained there would be a third or at least an opening for one (Rowe 2). Creativity has a huge part to play in both science arts and humanities but can’t really be defined in words. However, Bohm suggests that creativity is defined by asking what is sought, although it is different from scientist to artist but they are all connected by creativity (Bohm). Wilson’s article gave me the best understanding on problems and myths of thinking about arts, science and technology as he spent 20 years as an artist struggling to figure out language barriers with scientists (Wilson 5).

Walking around campus I see two cultures as North and South Campus, when in reality there is so much more to see than just mathematics and sciences and humanities and arts. I believe people just assume you are either a north or south campus major and assume they know you and your studies. Peter Pinker’s video points out the fact that this was strung out from postmodernism and we need to change the education system to separate these (Pinker).

I believe that two cultures change my thinking because it allows me to see what Snow first predicted back in the 1900s. That there is much more than the art, science and technology focus that there is many more in between this triangular adaptation. As this photo shows how schools are still built as factory lines with bells, directions, separate subjects.

These new perspectives can benefit me as a student by not assuming stereotypes. As described in TwoCultures Part 2 Lecture, stereotypes of a north or south campus can actually be drastic. As shown in this google search “scientists” has a huge stereotype. With this new perspective and knowledge we can move away from stereotypes.

Third Culture: Being in Between

'The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution

'On Creativity.'

'Myths and Confusion in Thinking About Art/Science/Technology

Third Culture

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