Finding Beauty in Psychiatry
When we think of psychiatry, our minds often conjure up images of state hospitals, straitjackets, and scary treatments like electroshock
Cultivating Wonder
If you spend any time with small children, you've probably found yourself frustrated by the relentless "why&
The Beauty of Applied Science
In previous posts, we’ve largely looked at the intrinsic beauty of science. From elegant theories and experiments to the
Finding Beauty in the Limits of Science
"I think what happens very often in physics and mathematics is that we've confused the map with the territory." - Marcelo Gleiser
Why Beauty Matters for Science Education
I didn't particularly care for my science classes when I was in school. My grades were pretty good
The beauty of awe
In the fall of 2004, I spent a couple of months in rural Ontario. One evening late in the year,
Beauty, desire, and rivalry in science and technology
So far we've talked about what beauty means to scientists, whether theorists or experimentalists, and why it matters