But the beauty of Einstein's equations, for example, is just as real to anyone who's experienced it as the beauty of music. We've learned in the 20th century that the equations that work have inner harmony.

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Edward Witten was American theoretical physicist. Edward Witten is an American theoretical physicist known for his contributions to string theory, topological quantum field theory, and various areas of mathematics. He is a professor emeritus in the school of natural sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour
  • Music — The universal language of melody, rhythm, and harmony

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