On the evening of April 18, Academician Wang Pinxian continued to teach Lecture 4of “Science, Culture and Ocean” course: “Science and Vision-Span of Time and Space, and Depth of Cognition”.

Academician Wang quoted extensively to make a targeted and progressive analysis onthe theme of science and vision. From the different perspectives and visions of men and horses,he explained that one’s vision will determine his or her feelings and cognition.As a result,we must recognize the limitations of one’s own time and space scale when understanding the world.

“A front view of the mountain range is changed into a peak from the side view. Different sights of the mountain emerge as you stand afar, near, high and low.” Mr. Wang cited Su Dongpo’s poem and pointed out that different perspectives could lead to different effects. He said, the reason for Du Fu’s lines“When shall I reach the top and hold all mountains in a single glance” is the expansion of horizon.He emphasized the significant scientific requirements surrounding wide vision and large experiments. One should continue to expand one’s vision. Technological progresses have helped people greatly broaden horizons, but we still lack many insights.