Greg Twemlow's article argues that mathematics and creativity are not separate disciplines but rather interdependent forces, like Yin and Yang, forming the "harmonic structure of human thought". The author contends that this false dichotomy has limited our understanding and potential, highlighting historical figures like da Vinci, Bach, Newton, Einstein, and Lovelace who intuitively grasped this unity. Through the lens of music's Circle of Fifths, the piece illustrates the inherent mathematical structures within creative expression and the essential creativity in mathematical discovery. Furthermore, the article explores how artificial intelligence acts as a catalyst, revealing and amplifying the interconnectedness of these seemingly disparate fields, urging readers to embrace this fusion for enhanced learning, problem-solving, and innovation in the age of AI. Read the article.
About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).
