Creativity in Art, Creativity in Science

In his lecture, Professor Miller will consider the concept of creativity in the context of his research into the history and philosophy of nineteenth and twentieth century science and technology, cognitive science, scientific creativity, and the relation between art and science.

Key questions to be discussed include the following:
1) Why are some people are more innately talented than others?
2) Can algorithms enable us to better understand the mind of a Bach or a Mondrian?
3) Can computers be genuinely creative?
4) Can discoveries be made while dreaming?
(from gresham.ac.uk)

About the Lecturer
Arthur I. Miller is emeritus professor of History and Philosophy of Science at University College London.

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About the Lecturer
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