Anti-Science?

The video discusses the often tense relationship between music and science, particularly in the context of violin making. It highlights a general antiscience sentiment in the music world, where the mystery of the violin is cherished. The speaker argues that understanding enhances interest, contrary to the belief that it diminishes mystery. The video also touches on the reluctance of violin makers to embrace scientific explanations, as illustrated by Norman Pickering's experience. Finally, it critiques media narratives that suggest scientists have failed to uncover the secrets of Stradivari, emphasizing the many discoveries made.

What is a common sentiment in the violin-making world regarding science?

• Science is fully embraced and integrated.

• There is a general antiscience feeling.

• Science has completely solved the mystery of violins.

• Science is considered more important than intuition.

Who is Norman Pickering in the context of the video?

• A critic of scientific approaches.

• A researcher interested in acoustics.

• A renowned musician.

• A famous violin maker.

What does Norman Pickering note about acoustics lectures for violin makers?

• They are never attended by violin makers.

• They often end with a special silence.

• They are always well-received.

• They reveal all the secrets of violin making.

What is the common media narrative about Stradivari violins?

• They are not as mysterious as once thought.

• Scientists have struggled in vain to understand them.

• Their secrets are known only to musicians.

• Scientists have fully understood their secrets.

What does the speaker suggest about the progress in understanding Stradivari violins?

• The mystery remains completely unsolved.

• Many interesting things have been learned.

• Only musicians can understand them.

• No progress has been made.