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The Mind of Leonardo da Vinci

Waqās Ahmed connects Leonardo’s worldview with systems theory.

“These are the principles for the development of a complete mind: Study the science of art. Study the art of science… Realize that everything connects to everything else.”
Leonardo da Vinci

The five-hundredth anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) presents an important occasion to reflect not only on the maestro’s incredible work and life but perhaps more importantly, on his mind. Not only does Leonardo’s work provide profound insights into his worldview, but his worldview provides profound insights into his work.

Leonardo sought to maximize the thinking and being of every lived moment.

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