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Where Does Science Begin and Art End?

Spoiler: Science and Art Combine.


Computer Science

Computer Science is the discipline of writing words a computer can understand and follow. There are many languages in the computer science world, from Fortran to C++ to Java and JavaScript ECMA. But they all have one thing in common: their only value is what they do for the person that uses their output. So computer science, like medicine, is ultimately a human endeavor—an art.

Technology

Technology is like the bridge that holds science up. It's not critical for science to occur, but it's critical for science to thrive. Technology saves time, but it never replaces the scientist. However, in the conception phase—even though technology is not critical to science—because humans will use technology, such as software, save time. A hardware engineer building a new motherboard, will use CAD sofware to design the circuit board and slots the chips sit in using computer-aided-drafting (CAD) software. But scientists can invent without technology, but use it the way a writer uses a word processing app, for convenience. Technology enables creativity and precision that eludes handwritten designs and can reveal breakthroughs that hand-written designs overlook. Technology helps scientists go past the basic goal of design to leave room for creativity and innovation and that's where companies like Apple shine above and beyond certain competitors who make personal computers. Apple computers are the de facto computer for digital artists because of the creative way Apple combines hardware and software, while personal computers are tool of choice for business people. Technology never replaces science, it only multiplies what's already there and spurs it to the next level.

Engineering

Engineering is not exactly the same as Computer Science or Technology. Engineering is the discipline of creating things that work based on physical systems instead of abstract systems, such as algorithms that filter resumes for automated ranking. Engineers follow diagram conventions when conveying their ideas, and engineering groups rely on scientific peer processes to check for gaps in the idea or dangers in the idea before they create the design in the physical world. Technology, such as computer software, can let them see it in three-dimensional space before it's made (or 3D-printed), so they can save money fabricating unsuitable prototypes.

Math (Physics)

What does math have to do with the sciences? In the physical world, everything is a number. Everything has a volume, a shape, physics to it that tells you what it will do under predictable circumstances. Students who excel in physics learn how to think of those numbers when looking at the physical world—especially in dangerous situations—when they use physics to evade harm, even in situations that are out of their control but not beyond their ability to predict based on physics. Multimedia performances, such as robot-based shows, or shows with electric scooters are highly complex and almost always involve physics that are so advanced they simply are invsibile to the casual on-looker. Yet, the perfomance's creator had to use physics in creating it, nevertheless. Herbie Hancock's famous multimedia performance used physics that was completely invisible to the crowd cheering for it.

Science Combines with Art

So why is a record label talking about STEM and Art? Because all of today's music and entertainment is a highly cloaked combination of STEM and Art. I won't get into examples because most of them are confidential, and it would be unethical for me to expose that. However, I will say that this record label is no different.

We use all kinds of creativity in doing what we do and in positioning our service or product to compete with much larger businesses. So we know how STEM and Art relate. That's why we feel confident when we sell something—that it's a quality product or service—and feel confident that when a customer experiences our offer, they'll notice it's unique. They won't know why, and we won't share why, because the "why" is the trade secret we keep to ourselves (so does every business).

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