Physicists are more like avant-garde composers, willing to bend traditional rules… Mathematicians are more like classical composers.

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Physicists are like musicians who create new and unconventinal styles of music, always trying to find new ways to express themselves. They're not afraid to break the rules and try something different. Mathematicians, on the other hand, are more like musicians who follow the traditional rules and patterns of classical music, sticking to the established ways of doing things.

About Brian Greene

Brian Greene is an American physicist known for his research on string theory. He is a professor at Columbia University and co-founder of the World Science Festival. Greene has made significant contributions to the field, including his work on mirror symmetry and the flop transition. He is also a popular science communicator, known for his books and television appearances.

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