THE EXCHANGE: Sasha De Sola and David I. Kaiser on the illusion of time and exploring social questions through ballet.

Sasha De Sola and MIT Prof. David I. Kaiser discuss the intersection of ballet, physics, and human creativity, exploring time’s influence on innovation.

In this edition of The Exchange, we bring together the worlds of ballet and physics with a conversation between San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Sasha De Sola and physicist Prof. David I. Kaiser. Sasha poses a compelling question about the nature of time and its potential influence on human creativity and innovation, drawing from Einstein’s theory of relativity. Prof. Kaiser explores these ideas in relation to physics, while posing a fascinating return question to Sasha, asking how ballet can be used to explore scientific or social themes. What unfolds is a rich dialogue bridging the boundaries between movement, spacetime, and human expression.

Scientific Inquirer - October 2024