Beauty At Work

Apr 23 2024 1
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Beauty at Work expands our understanding of beauty: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Sociologist Brandon Vaidyanathan interviews scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders across diverse fields to reveal new insights into how beauty shapes our brains, behaviors, organizations, and societies--for good and for ill. Learn how to harness the power of beauty in your life and work, while avoiding its pitfalls.

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Can Beauty Bridge Art And Science? (David Clayton) - Clip From S1E15

Apr 23 2024 21 mins  
Iconographer David Clayton, who was trained in materials science at Oxford, discusses why it seems that there is a gulf between art and science, and shares ideas for how to bring the two closer together.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12739891 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com

Is Mathematics A Spiritual Quest? (Dr. Carlo Lancellotti) - Clip From S1E14

Apr 19 2024 23 mins  
What does math teach us about beauty? In this clip, mathematician Dr. Carlo Lancellotti discusses how the search for an elegant, simple equation is similar to the quest to build a beautiful cathedral. He also discusses the link between math and spirituality.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12648186 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatw

What beauty has to do with scientific understanding (Dr. Mark Painter) - Clip From S1E13

Apr 16 2024 17 mins  
Where do scientists find beauty in their work and why does it matter to them? Immunologist Dr. Mark Painter argues that what’s central here is not simply the visual or sensory beauty he encounters in the phenomena he studies, but the beauty of understanding that science affords.For the full interview see: ttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12547248 For the broader project, visit

Why Wonder Matters (Dr. Frank Keil) - Clip From S1E12

Apr 09 2024 20 mins  
Why does wonder matter? In this clip, Yale psychologist Dr. Frank Keil discusses the importance of facilitating wonder in education, why we shouldn’t underestimate kids, and why cultivating wonder matters especially for science.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12434669 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on Patreo

From Theoretical To Applied Sciences (Dr. Marcia Otto) - Clip From S1E11

Apr 05 2024 23 mins  
When we think of the applied sciences, we usually think they’re important because they are useful. But can they also be beautiful? In this clip, public health expert Dr. Marcia Otto shares what inspired her career path from theoretical physics to epidemiology, and discusses where she finds beauty in her work.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12342419

Why A Theory of Everything is a Bad Idea (Dr. Marcelo Gleiser) - Clip From S1E10

Apr 02 2024 24 mins  
Is a “theory of everything” worth pursuing? According to award-winning physicist and author Dr. Marcelo Gleiser the answer is no. In this clip, he explains why the pursuit of unity in science can be misleading.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12246525 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.

Why beauty matters for science education (Dr. Punya Mishra) - Clip From S1E9

Mar 29 2024 20 mins  
When it comes to science education, why should teachers care about beauty? Award-winning educator and public speaker Dr. Punya Mishra says its because it can help nurture the sense of wonder that’s vital for science. In this clip, he discusses ways to cultivate curiosity through a more aesthetic approach to science education. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com

Can We Study Awe? (Dr. Dacher Keltner) - Clip From S1E8

Mar 26 2024 21 mins  
Awe is a universal human emotion. But we often think of it as ineffable. So can it be scientifically studied? Berkeley psychologist and author Dacher Keltner does just this. In this clip, he discusses his research on the nature of awe, how it varies (or doesn’t) between cultures, and how it’s related to both beauty and science.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.

Desire and Beauty (Luke Burgis) - Clip from S1E7

Mar 22 2024 21 mins  
What is mimetic desire, and what does it have to do with status and success? Entrepreneur and author Luke Burgis talks about René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire and how it illuminates our actions across various contexts, from Silicon Valley to academia, what mimetic desire has to do with beauty.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11945506 For the b

Symmetry In Nature (Dr. Ard Louis) - Clip from S1E6

Mar 19 2024 19 mins  
Does nature have a preference for symmetrical shapes? And if so, does that mean beauty is a reliable guide to scientific truth? Here’s what Oxford physicist Ard Louis has to say about these questions. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11860976For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.netSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bea