The document encourages embracing human abilities rather than trying to be a machine. It notes that famous scientists and inventors like Aristotle, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Louis Pasteur had artistic hobbies in addition to their scientific work. Research shows Nobel Prize winners are more likely to have artistic avocations compared to typical scientists, such as playing an instrument, painting, writing poetry or novels, or performing arts. The document advocates developing human skills and passions to achieve greater success.
23. Artistic hobby
Odds for Nobel Prize winners relative to typical
scientists
Music: playing an instrument, composing, conducting 2x greater
Arts: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting 7x greater
Crafts: woodworking, mechanics, electronics,
glassblowing
7.5x greater
Writing: poetry, plays, novels, short stories, essays,
popular books
12x greater
Performing: amateur actor, dancer, magician 22x greater
ntific Success: Avocations of Nobel, National Academic, Royal Society, and Sigma Xi Members, Journal of Psychology of Science and Technolog