what can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

Question

today,the science and technology have made great changes to people's life,but artists such as musicians, painters, and writers are still highly valued.what can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

In many countries the proportion of older people is steady increasing.Does this trend have more positive or negative effecs on the soceity?

some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollutions and uses up the world's fuel resources.Do you agree or disagree?

some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present.give two views and opinion.

Answer 1

What great questions! In my opinion, science and technology demonstrate such things as observations and our own believed principles that exist within and govern this world, such as natural laws and such others. However, artists are still highly valued, for not only do they demonstrate the creativity possessed by mankind, and what people can do with innovation, but they also break away from mortality's chain. They surpass the mortal pales to create something brilliant, and such freedom not known but with creation is valued, and perchance even a bit envied. Life, as told by the artists, is not that of rigid truths, but opportunity and possibility in a myriad of wonderful hues.
The fact that the proportion of older people steadily increases in other countries, and its effect, depends highly upon how modernized that country and society is. For example, in a third world country with a traditional economic system, the possession of many elders would benefit with knowledge from the past, and ancestral and filial worship to better live enlightened. However, some other countries derive their livelihood and businesses from that of the young population, such as the United States as in electronics, clothing, etc. Yet in both circumstances, it depends on moreso on the proportion of younger people in the country. Without another generation, the population is condemned to wither and gradually fade into history. An older population is valued, but the younger population really determines the future of that civilization.
In air travel with pollution and consumption of global fuel resources, not necessarily air travel be restricted, but a another fuel source should be instated. Not necessarily that I know what that would be, but we are constricting the atmosphere enough with our seven billion tons of carbon dioxide deposited in the air, but merely from ground activities. Air pollution is much more direct and harmful, and thus might be considered to be restricted until we have a grasp and comprehension, as to what sequence should be followed.
Yes, two views with that of studying history. Well, ignoring that of history, we wander into the future, and may thus pursue our route unhindered by the knowledge of the events of the past. We can create our own future, and attempt to follow another new road (also, determined on whether or not we would document history after this action). However, it is often stated that those who condemn and neglect history, are condemned themselves to repeat it. It would be wise to study past history, for we can live within this life, with knowledge of history's follies and advantages, and learn from this to implement thoughtful decisions. This course of action will also benefit the future in long-term events.

Answer 2

There is no doubt that the quality of our lives in the 21st century has been greatly improved by various scientific and technological advances. Despite this, the arts and humanities too still have much to teach us about ourselves and life in general.

One area in which we can learn from the arts is that concepts such as beauty matter in and of themselves. In the world of science and technology, the only true measure is whether something works or not. This is a limited view of the world and the arts differ in that they offer us an alternative and more spiritual outlook. For example, if we listen to Mozart we can learn about harmony and joy through the medium of music or if even we read an author like PG Wodehouse we learn about the value of humour. These essential aspects of life are absent from the clinical world of science and technology.

The other way in which artists can teach us more about life is that enjoying art encourages the habit of self-reflection. If you walk into an art gallery, attend a concert or even just stay in to read a book, you will almost certainly begin to think about your inner values. For me, this is a invaluable lesson in life as if we begin to reflect about ourselves, we begin not just to become more human, but also consider the lives of others too.

So while science and technology may have made our physical lives more comfortable in the 21st century. It remains true that the arts and humanities are still absolutely necessary for ordinary people as they promote a more spiritual and reflective view of life that is essential to our humanity.

Answer 3

Walker Percy's 'Message in a Bottle' and 'Lost in the Cosmos' are both good books for your first question. Walker Percy was a novelist (won the National Book Award for 'The Moviegoer'), though you could categorize him as a novelist-philosopher (like Camus, Sartre, etc). 'Lost in the Cosmos' was written after Sagan's 'Cosmos' was so popular. The basic premise is that if science and technology can tell us about everything in the universe, then why do so many people feel 'lost'.

Answer 4

I think that is more than one question you are asking but i will try to answer the first one.
I can only say from a personal point of view but for me the Arts show us the style and the sophistication in things whereas science explains what is factual.
The Arts try i think to show us the spiritual side of human nature.

I think Irene Vs answer is a good one.

Answer 5

Arts touches the soul.It's all about human feelings and how they are expressed...it takes human beings to feel the abstract things which science fails to prove!!!

Answer 6

Science and techology, thoug in constant evolution, put us in front of continuos limits to win. Art, instead, shows how limits don't exist.

Answer 7

It is beautiful and worth living.