Physics of Loneliness
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Dr. Roger F. Malina discusses the intersections of physics, art, and technology in advancing scientific collaboration during his lecture at the UTD Physics Colloquium. He highlights multidisciplinary projects, such as the transdisciplinary observatory and NASA initiatives, emphasizing the importance of overcoming biases and fostering teamwork among diverse fields. The document also outlines the evolving methodologies in science, the integration of AI, and implications for artistic expression in scientific discoveries.
Physics of Loneliness
- 1. The Physics of Loneliness(es) The Science(S) of Team Science(S) Dr Roger F. Malina UTD Prof of Physics And Prof of Art and Technology UTDALLAS PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM Aug 30 2023 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3399-3865
- 2. Outline: • First research project involvement at MIT….BSc in Physics • PhD project at University of California, Berkeley • Role as Director of an Astronomical Observatory • Founder of transdisciplinary observatory of astronomy, ecology, environmental sciences and Oceanography (Institut Pytheas) • Leonardo Journal on arts, sciences and technologies, MIT Press • The UTD ArtSci Lab: bringing together disciplines on hard problems • Deep Sensing of NASA JWST data: with Prof Lindsey King and Antareep Gogoi • NASA Virtual Reality Problem Solving on Mars: Alejandro Garcia • and…
- 3. Some Lessons Learned • The thrill of discovery; whether you observe something or not • But: beware of confirmation bias • Apophenia: coincidence-serendipity- synchronicity-conspiracy theory • The difficulty of collaborating with people from other disciplines • NASA: scientists, engineers, administrators, publishers, conference organisers… • Observatory director • Bureaucrat: finding money for others, enforcing regulations • Exoplanet Discovery : success by association • Transdisciplinary Management: Creation of Institut Pytheas • Astronomy • Oceanography • Environmental Sciences • Ecology
- 4. Hindsight; things I learned about too late • The science of complex systems and different concepts of “causality” • Emergence, Auto-poesis….. • Evolution of the scientific methods themselves • Making science “socially robust” -- the ‘queens of the sciences” • The concept of hybrid professional : but deeply disciplinary is fine • Desirable Outcomes rather than Success Criteria: (social eg ethics and Logical) • Ethics and Morals • Intellectual Property theft • Secrecy decisions • Interpersonal relations
- 5. “You are the company you keep” •Solomon proverb: •He that walketh with wise people shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. •But correlation is not always causation especially in complex systems •Beware: Birds of a feather flock together •But sometimes homogeneity is desirable • Retirement homes
- 6. A Disturbed Childhood Frank Malina, Kinetic Artist • , Frank Malina, Research Engineer • . 6
- 7. Marjorie Duckworth (Malina) Mother, Army Captain, Textile Worker BSc Sociology 1939, Accountant and Math, HR at UNESCO 7
- 8. MIT BSc in Physics: Birth of X Ray Astronomy 8 Hale Bradt, Saul Rapoport
- 9. Career in Science • Physics/Astrophysics – PI NASA EUVE Satellite @UC Berkeley – Telescope Development/ – Data Analysis – Mission Operations - Extreme Ultraviolet ( 100-912 angstroms) 9
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- 14. * The Leonardo Organisations • Journal Founded 1967 Paris • For Scientists deeply engaged in the arts and humanities • Artists Seeking to appropriate science and technology for cultural purposes • Scholars studying the interaction of the arts, sciences and technology • Champions writing by artists about their own work. • Peer review. Currently 4th in google scholar art journal rankings • VVesna, J. Gimzewski, Blue Morph
- 15. « Types » of Art-Science Practice • Type I: Mutual Influence, Dual Outputs – Teams – Dual Career Scientist-Artists. Engineer-Artists • Type II: Artistic Creativity as a domain for scientific inquiry • Type III: Culturally transformative technological developments • Type IV: Cultural Appropriation • Type V: STEM to STEAM
- 16. Following 5 slides provided by • sciartex https://www.sciartex.net/ • Jancy McPhee and Katrin B Ludwig • Sci Art Exchange
- 18. WHO ARE WE? SciArt Exchange facilitates collaborations between scientists, artists, and technologists to engage in meaningful dialogues and create inspiring works that draw from both disciplines. Engage Innovate Collaborate SciArt Exchange global impact +15K participants all ages & backgrounds 68+ countries in-person artwork views 450+ events +4.5 million
- 19. Pandora's Cluster, four billion light-years away, is a collision of galaxy clusters, dark matter, and cosmic gases that unveil universe-shaping forces. Multiple telescopes have collected various types of data, making it perfect for use in an engaging multisensory art installation for visitors to “experience” deep space! PANDORA'S CLUSTER Dark Matter, Subaru Chandra Xrays Infrared JWST Gravitational Lensing
- 20. MEET THE TEAM Our multidisciplinary team of artists, scientists, and designers is dedicated to crafting an experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional exhibitions.
- 21. ART INSTALLATION Opening January 6, 2024 at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts! • Artwork will use visualization and sonification to communicate scientific concepts and create an interactive and Immersive artistic experience. Upon exiting, visitors can also relay real time impressions to convey a generative word cloud “artwork” created by the community and displayed throughout the Art Center.
- 22. Maybe •We will make a scientific discovery because of collaboration between artists and scientists •“IN”reach • not •public outreach •/communications/ marketing
- 23. Following 5 slides provided by Alejandro Garcia
- 26. Scenario I - The Red Butterfly: Gliding to Recover Container and Gather Data Cocoon – glider container
- 27. Scenario III - Red Rescue: Astronaut Rescue & 3D printing Solutions 3D printed cast Rescuing the crashed MMSEV
- 28. Scenario IV - Martian Cake Habitats: 3D Printing Green House & Maintenance Procedure 3D Printed habitat + Plant
- 29. ArtSciLab questions arising • What colour should objects be painted on Mars • What kind of art would people on Mars • What toys would people invent to play with on Mars • FOR VISITING CHILDREN • For kids born on mars • how would martian human culture evolve differentlyu
- 30. The Evolving Scientific Method(s) • Physical « Laws »: – Compact Descriptions of the World, maths, logic.. – Experiments on the world • Simulations: – Virtual Worlds that mimic our World – Retrodiction vs Prediction – Quantum Supercomputing • Pattern Recognition: – The « petabyte » era, « big data » (most data is never analysed) – Doing experiments on data about the world – Extrapolation vs Explanation – Artificial Intelligence
- 31. Impacts of technologies on scientific methods • The period is figuring out how Artificial Intelligence might help advance scientific methods, • Collective Intelligence (connecting “neurons} Roy Ascott Lab • Artificial Wisdom project with Tsinghua University, China –Unlike the turing test for intelligence, wisdom is not always transcultural • AI Curation in Chinese Museums • Mitpress: AI peer reviewing ? • AI as co-authors on published papers ? • After AI what might alter the scientific methods ? (G.E ?)
- 32. SCIENCE OF TEAM SCIENCE
- 33. Science of Team Science • NASA experience – EUVE :who works on the weekend – and who gets Nobel Prizes ( Robert Root Bernstein) – Space Shuttle: Far Ultraviolet Space Telescope Multi-Cultural Management • Institut Pytheas: – Oceanography, Astronomy, Ecology, Environmental Sciences • US National Institute of Health Science of Team Science initiative – https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-science-of-team-science • How do Observational /Experimental Scientists work with Theoretical Scientists at UTD ?
- 34. Follow up • roger.malina@utdallas • ArtScience open seminars every Friday at 4pm in ATEC building • Sigma Xi Science Honor Society President ..also Prof Glosser •4pm last Friday of every month: Sept, Oct, Nov …. •Sigma Xi on line discussion groups • find my previous ppt presentations on SlideShare on line • 100 + videos on you tube
- 35. Thanks !! And Come to the Eisenman Deep Sensing Experience in January to make a scientific discovery