[Unedited] Tiffany Shlain with Krista Tippett

Family Influence

Tiffany Shlain's upbringing was deeply influenced by her father, who drew parallels between art and science, shaping her perspective on these fields. Her father's book, "Art and Physics," explored how artists and scientists often address similar ideas through different mediums, a concept that Tiffany has embraced in her work 1. She reflects on the beauty of technology, seeing it as an extension of human creativity and connection, much like art and science 2.

I see art and science the way he taught me to see it, which is that they're just one's images and one's equations and numbers, but they're showing us the same ideas, but in different languages.

--- Tiffany Shlain

This perspective has informed her films and projects, which aim to inspire and empower audiences to engage with important issues.

   

Interconnection

Tiffany Shlain emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things, drawing inspiration from John Muir's idea that everything in the universe is connected 3. This concept of interdependence is central to her work, as she explores how technology and human connection are intertwined. She argues that technology is an extension of our brains, designed to connect us and amplify our capabilities 4.

It's an amplification of our desire to connect, of our desire to do more. So it is us and when we are good, bad, and everything in between.

--- Tiffany Shlain

By reframing technology as a tool for connection rather than a separate entity, Tiffany encourages a mindful approach to its use, highlighting its potential for both good and bad.