Law school Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
““I'm on the New York State Council for the Arts now, and every so often some other member talks about sending notices to college English departments about some literary opportunity, and I say, "Send them to the chemistry departments, send them to the zoology departments, send them to the anthropology departments and the astronomy departments and physics departments, and all the medical and law schools. That's where the writers are most likely to be.””
About This Quote
Writers are found across all academic fields; limiting outreach to English departments misses many potential voices.
In simple terms: Artists exist in every discipline.
Key Takeaway
Broaden recruitment beyond traditional literary circles.
Themes
interdisciplinary
creativity
education
inclusion
Mood
playful
insightful
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- grant programs
- university workshops
- literary festivals
Key Concepts
cross‑disciplinary collaboration
Practical Applications
- target outreach to science departments
- create interdisciplinary writing contests
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives encourage scientists to write creatively?
- How can institutions support interdisciplinary artistic expression?
A Different Perspective
Not all scientists pursue creative writing; resources may be better allocated to interested groups.
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