[TKM's Science Dream Interview] Prologue 02

 

[TKM's Science Dream Interview ] Prologue 01

 

 

During that period, it's likely that many nobles, who primarily fulfilled the lower four sub-types of needs,

 

may have been drawn to engage in scientific research to satisfy their need for 'self-actualization', such as understanding 'who I am' and 'where we come from'.

 

 

출처: Pixabay, thanks to EmmaDash

 

 

I believe that this curiosity is similarly present in individuals who engage in art.

 

In the book 『Nobel Life』, R. Hoffmann, who won the 1981 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, stated,

 

"Science and art share the essence of creation, and both began with a desire to understand our world."

 

 

 

Eventually, Science and art share a common root.

 

Aristotle, an Ancient Greek philosopher, also viewed science and art as intertwined concepts, referring to them collectively as 'Techne'.

 

However, in 2023, does the image of the artist and scientist seem distant from one another?

 

For instance, it's hard to imagine BTS, the renowned artist group in Korea, conducting scientific research in a laboratory.

 

출처: Pixabay, thanks to jarmoluk

 

Similarly, it's difficult to envision a well-known physicist like Sangwook Kim striking a pose at the end of a performance like a K-pop idol.

 

Of course, I deeply admire the professor's ability to articulate physics through literature.

 

However, in the 21st century, science and art may indeed seem distant from each other.

 

 

In the book 『Seeing, Listening, and Teaching Contemporary Thought』, written by Professor Yong-wook Park,

 

the author says that the distinction between technology and art is portrayed as a product of human history and an artificial construct.

 

Additionally, he suggests that in modern times, science and technology have transformed into ‘gesteen’, tools for pragmatic purposes,

 

diverging from the realm of art, which embodies the concept of 'alētheia(de-encapsulation activity)’. 

 

 

출처: Pixabay, thanks to KELLEPICS

 

Aren’t you curious about why science diverged from art and evolved into a practical pursuit?

 

I believe this separation may be attributed to liberal democracy and capitalism, the prevailing systems in our society.

 

Consequently, scientific research is no longer the domain of nobles' hobbies.

 

 

출처: Pixabay, thanks to KELLEPICS

 

 

Science, once regarded as the pursuit of nobles, transitioned into a means of financial gain during the 19th century.

 

This transition gave rise to a distinct group known as scientists.

 

In order to secure economic support for their research,

 

scientists were required to demonstrate the practical applicability of scientific knowledge to both government and industrial sectors.

 

 

출처: Pixabay, thanks to QuinceCreative

 

 

During times of war, they received readily available support, particularly for military purposes.

 

However, once the war ended, they faced the challenge of proving and persuading that scientific knowledge could be valuable on its own.

 

In other words, they had to persuade that both scientific knowledge and technology were beneficial for the development of our society.

 

출처: Pixabay, thanks to ParentRap

 

Most importantly, developed countries such as the United States have achieved significant economic success and gained formidable national power through advancements in science and technology.

 

We now live in the era of 'Pax Technica,' where science and technology permeate our daily lives and serve as indicators of national strength and influence.

 

Continued in the next post 'epliogue 3'

 

 

 

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