Has there ever been a society which has died of dissent? Several have died of conformity in our lifetime.
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The basis for poetry and scientific discovery is the ability to comprehend the unlike in the like and the like in the unlike.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of understanding similarities and differences in both poetry and science.
Jacob Bronowski suggests that both artistic expression and scientific endeavors rely on the ability to see connections between seemingly dissimilar things and to recognize commonalities in what might appear to be very different. This dual comprehension fosters creativity and innovation, enabling deeper insights in both fields.
Themes
PoetryScienceCreativityUnderstandingDiscovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a literary festival to inspire writers.
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