Week 1: Two cultures

The divide between the two culture that C.P Snow talks about was caused because of how we defined the term science. These two cultures have grown apart and continue to be separated. On campus at UCLA theres the obvious north and south campus comparison but theres also the separation between the athlete and non athlete culture. Most athletes aren't science majors mostly because we have full and exhausting days, but its assumed that athletes don't venture to south campus. This new theory on the two cultures has made me more aware of how divided and separated we make things. And the assumptions that belong with each culture may not be entirely true. Having this information allows me to view things differently, to not make assumptions but instead try and experience the culture and form my own, a culture that isn't all north campus or south campus one that could be bits and pieces from both. Brockton talks about being able to identify the third culture that does exist, the contemporary scientists. Although their could be other "middlemen" that can connect the two sides of campus. Even though both sides of campus are vastly different they still give much respect to the individuals who excel in one of the two campuses.