"America was founded and flourishes on the idea of principles rooted in the arts & sciences." – John Churchill
John Churchill, Secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, speaks about the importance of liberal arts in driving innovation in America. He says the arts and sciences are educational paths for an unknown future. Churchill also discusses how the liberal arts fuel creativity by appealing to us as naturally social creatures.
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