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“When the time comes to change a paradigm--to renounce one bedrock truth and adopt another--the artist and physicist are most likely to be in the forefront.” quote by Leonard Shlain
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“When the time comes to change a paradigm--to renounce one bedrock truth and adopt another--the artist and physicist are most likely to be in the forefront.”

Leonard Shlain

About This Quote

Source Book: The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, 2008

Artists and physicists often lead paradigm shifts, challenging core beliefs to adopt new ones.

In simple terms: Creative thinkers drive fundamental change.

Key Takeaway

Embrace interdisciplinary thinking to innovate.

Themes

innovation paradigm shift creativity

Mood

curious hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • design studios
  • policy development
  • education reform

Key Concepts

science art philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What old belief could you question today?
  • How can collaboration between art and science spark breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective

New ideas may be rejected by traditional institutions.

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