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The Role of Beauty in Innovation

The Role of Beauty in Innovation

Nobel physicist Frank Wilczek reveals how beauty leads to groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Simple, elegant theories often align with natural truths.

  • “In science, beauty is a compass that points to simplicity and truth.”
  • Example: The periodic table’s arrangement is as much an aesthetic triumph as it is a scientific one, thanks to its elegant symmetry.

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Hosted by Shankar Vedantam, the episode features neuroscientist Anjan Chatterjee and Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek, who share insights into why beauty matters to humans and its practical implications in both art and science.

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