Two Cultures and Me
Kevin Kelley argues the conflicting framework between art and science are two cultures colliding. He articulates in his essay, The Third Culture , that "[t] he purpose of science is to pursue the truth of the universe [and] the aim of the arts is to express the human condition." The notion of truth and human condition can often work against one another but Kelley argues that the competing foundations have birthed a new culture that embraces the rigor of the scientific method and the arbitrary nature of the creative community. This third culture can concern itself with the the dynamics of pop culture while use technology as a medium to engage it. For instance, back in 2014, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival used hologram technology to "resurrect" one of hip hop's most influential figures, Tupac, for a "performance". Hologram tech was not intended for this purpose but the third culture saw it's potential to be used in this manner. ...
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