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Science is what we understand well enough to explain to a computer. Art is everything else we do
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"Science is what we understand well enough to explain to a computer. Art is everything else we do"

- Donald Knuth

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This quote by Donald Knuth speaks to the distinction in between science and art. Science is the realm of knowledge that can be described and understood in a sensible and systematic way. It is the world of knowledge that can be interacted to a computer system, which is a machine that operates on sensible principles. Art, on the other hand, is everything else that we do. It is the realm of understanding that is not quickly explained or understood in a sensible method. Art is the realm of creativity, emotion, and intuition. It is the realm of knowledge that is not easily communicated to a computer system. In this quote, Knuth is emphasizing the distinction in between science and art and the importance of both in our lives. Science is the world of knowledge that allows us to understand and explain the world around us, while art is the world of understanding that enables us to express ourselves and explore our creativity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Donald Knuth somewhere between January 10, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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