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What do y'all think of some peeps adding "art" to STEM?

Seems to violate the entire intent of the acronym, to me.
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Steam is the world's largest software distribution platform and ALSO a gaming platform.

I think art is a super underrated subject. It is not a throwaway.

It can help one express themselves, learn to be creative, and even help develop critical thinking skills. I think art can go hand in hand with developing other skills.

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I kinda see both sides. I guess I also just don't care.
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It feels like the reason they broke off classic-STEM off from the rest of education was to highlight, "This is a serious tech student, not in basket-weaving program."

Trying to add "Art" back into it feels like the basket-weavers don't like the stigma of being basket weavers.
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I don't disagree with that either.

Art can be a compliment to STEM, but should not be a core tenant.
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