I’ve been reading up Quantum Physics.
Yes, I’ve been trying to understand the mind-numbing madness that is quantum physics.
As I read/watch/learn more, I keep relating the scientist who breaks new ground with the songwriter who is remembered. I started to dig deeper to understand the personal motivations of each. I’m no sociologist, but here’s my generalization on it.
The Human Need to Be Recognized
A scientist who breaks new ground can change the way we look at the way we look at the world. Look at Einstein. He was a rockstar. A great songwriter is hailed for creating work that connects with a large population of people over generations. Dylan, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson are all revered for their expression.
As much as either would care to admit, the desire for fame cannot be overlooked.
The Human Need To Contribute
Directly related to the need to be recognized, is the need to contribute. A scientist who breaks new ground has to think differently and get past the nay-sayers to see his/her vision through. It’s not a path for the faint of heart to go against the grain. A great songwriter risks being naked to truly communicate and affect people. Not everyone is going to do that.
Why Am I Blogging About This?
Just so you ask yourself why you do what you do.
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Hoover
2 Comments
I wonder if it is almost more about the artist/scientist’s need to express them selves and the need to create, more so than their need to be recognized and contribute. I feel recognition/fame is more just a perk. Both the artist and scientist feel something, they feel some connection, vision with their song, painting, quantum electrodynamic formula, that is being developed. As their creation evolves, the connection/expression becomes deeper, it’s a stronger reflection of the creator. That creation, then can bring recognition and contribute to that area of life.
D’funk,
That was fantastic.