This is a bit of a long and drawn out talk but there is an important point that is being made here. The focus here is that seemingly opposing points of view or disciplines can actually be supplemental to each other when considered together. In this particular talk, the focus is on art vs engineering. Typically, one would assume, and it is often still taught this way, that these two disciplines are on opposite sides of the spectrum but as is shown here, they are supplemental in that when combined, they produce something that neither could produce on its own.
I've also seen this played out in conversations between science and religion. They are often seen as opposites and that you can't have both points of view as they are contradictory to one another. I've actually found that science only helps us understand concepts within religion and where there are apparent disagreements, science simply hasn't developed to a point where it can adequately explain everything but perhaps someday it will. I find this supplemental approach is much more gratifying in the long run
http://www.ted.com/talks/bran_ferren_to_create_for_the_ages_let_s_combine_art_and_engineering
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