When I'm writing, the darkness is always there. I go where the pain is.
Anne RiceRead
Science for me is very close to art. Scientific discovery is an irrational act. It's an intuition which turns out to be reality at the end of it-and I see no difference between a scientist developing a marvellous discovery and an artist making a painting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science and art are closely connected through intuition and creativity, both leading to discoveries and creations.
Carlo Rubbia's quote emphasizes the intrinsic similarities between science and art, suggesting that both fields rely on intuition and creativity. He asserts that scientific discoveries may appear irrational or abstract at first, similar to artistic expression, but ultimately both realms transform intuition into a tangible reality that enriches human experience.
Themes
ScienceArtDiscoveryIntuitionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on the interdisciplinary nature of science and art, one might use this quote to illustrate the shared creative processes.
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