My sweaty palms pressed into the pavement and my brother’s oversized helmet wobbled about my small head. While I was not at the age for profanity, I had enough frustration for it. Muttering the names of my least favorite fruits, I clambered off of the ground and glared at my enemy. The unicycle, ethereally distant and painfully close, innocently lounged across the sidewalk, waiting for a real unicyclist to take it for a spin. We were on month three....

According to the traditional mindset, scientific breakthroughs are credited to geniuses that possess almost supernatural intelligence. Artistic creations, conversely, come from twisted souls driven by emotion to convey their unique perspective. In truth, these two approaches cannot be separated so strictly. In this class, “The Identity of Intrigue,” we will explore how isolated or interdependent the creative processes are in science and art. First, using examples of notable discoveries, our discussions will explore the creations of those labeled as either...