Science Is Culture: Conversations at the New Intersection of Science + Society

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Seed magazine unites prominent scientists, artists, novelists, philosophers, and other thinkers to dismantle the barriers between science and culture. We are on the brink of a twenty-first-century scientific renaissance, where science increasingly influences our cultural and conversational landscape. As global challenges like energy and health intertwine and our curiosities—such as the workings of the mind or the expansion of the universe—grow more complex, a new perspective is essential. This perspective blurs the lines between scientific disciplines and merges the sciences with the arts and humanities. In this context, Seed has paired scientists with nonscientists to delve into shared ideas of universal interest. The book showcases the enlightening conversations from Seed Salon, edited and introduced by Seed's founder and editor in chief, Adam Bly. Featured pairings include E. O. Wilson with Daniel C. Dennett, Steven Pinker with Rebecca Goldstein, Noam Chomsky with Robert Trivers, and many others, each exploring the intersections of their fields. Through these dialogues, the work emphasizes the integral role of science in shaping culture today.