Falling Walls Falling Walls Science Summit 2023

Breaking the Wall between Math and Music

Marcus G. Miller

Art & Science

In our current moment our society prioritizes the material over the numinous. While generates progress in technology, it is apparent to most that something important in the way we relate to one another has been lost, the effects of which are felt across countries and institutions pushing us to a terrifying point of no return. I suggest that a return to an image of transcendence is key in recovering vitalizing values, and that math and music offer entry to the transcendent power of beauty.

Tags: Cultural Memory, Education, Foresight, Science Communication, Social Cohesion, Music

Marcus G. Miller

Imagine With Marcus LLC

Marcus G. Miller is a musician and mathematician based in NYC. He began studying saxophone at age nine with the help of world renown saxophonist Bruce Williams. With interests expanding music, he graduated from Harvard University with a degree in mathematics. He has developed a reputation as a versatile and virtuosic player, while studying music production and engineering under Grammy-Winning Engineer “Bassy” Bob Brockman. He has performed at the Obama White House, Madison Square Garden, The World Economic Forum at Davos, The Montreux Jazz Festival, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert alongside Jon Batiste, Carnegie Hall. He works as a teaching artist at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and was noted as an Artist of Distinction by the state of New Jersey. Marcus maintains his interest in mathematics and physics by giving talks and performances that combine math and music. He hopes to encourage people to become more aware of the beauty in mathematics and the power of imagination.

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