> Anecdotally, I would say that the two interests are positively correlated.
The physical sciences (and social sciences) are core pillars of the liberal arts, so... yeah, I'd hope so.
> Are interest in science and interest in liberal arts mutually exclusive now
I didn't say they were (or did I, it's getting late), but as for your evidence, that is what I was after, an actual fact, thanks so much!
Are interest in science and interest in liberal arts mutually exclusive now? Anecdotally, I would say that the two interests are positively correlated.
As to evidence of the benefits of reading fiction, there has been a fair amount of research done in that area[1].
[1] https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190523-does-reading-fic...