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Art Quote by John Maeda

“Amidst all the attention given to the sciences as to how they can lead to the cure of all diseases and daily problems of mankind, I believe that the biggest breakthrough will be the realization that the arts, which are considered "useless," will be recognized as the whole reason why we ever try to…” quote by John Maeda
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“Amidst all the attention given to the sciences as to how they can lead to the cure of all diseases and daily problems of mankind, I believe that the biggest breakthrough will be the realization that the arts, which are considered "useless," will be recognized as the whole reason why we ever try to live longer or live more prosperously. The arts are the science of enjoying life.”

John Maeda

About This Quote

Source Speech: TED Talk “Design in the Age of AI”, 2019

The arts, often dismissed, will become essential for human fulfillment and longevity, surpassing pure scientific progress.

In simple terms: Arts will drive meaning and happiness.

Key Takeaway

Value creativity alongside science.

Themes

creativity human fulfillment interdisciplinary longevity

Mood

inspired optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • healthcare design
  • urban planning
  • personal development

Key Concepts

Aesthetics meaning well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we embed artistic thinking in scientific research?
  • What policies promote art as a public good?
A Different Perspective

Arts alone cannot solve technical problems; they must integrate with science.

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