math vs science vs arts vs design

Math vs. Science

Here is Prof. Janelidze's take on the distinction between math and science. It is a paraphrase of things he said during a discussion where I proposed a dynamical interpretation of a certain subclass of groupoids. 

"At an early age you confuse love with sexual attraction. Then the two separates. At some point, you will experience the same for math and science, and you will no longer be interested in science. You will grow up and stop reading or doing philosophy... It is hard for me to express this state of mind. You will feel it yourself when the time is ripe... Science is like a painting whereas math is like a photograph of God's mind. Why waste time with paintings?"

Science vs. Arts

Below is a paraphrase of a dialogue between Prof. Janelidze and me.

Prof. Janelidze: In science, you try to discover what others will eventually discover too. In arts, you try to discover what others will never be able to discover.

Tarık: Does that mean scientists are just pawns?

Prof. Janelidze: No, they are not just pawns! Being first to discover something matters. 

Tarık: But being first does not sound that significant...

Prof. Janelidze: You don't believe in God. That is why it is hard to explain these things to you. Being there first happens for a reason. You are meant to discover whatever you discovered.

Arts vs. Design

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