In fact, the primary task of physicists is to discover the order that exists under the veil of disorder. Think of an endless sea where the only recognisable point of reference is the horizon. Now think of a sea dotted with islands. The larger and more numerous the islands, the more likely you are to be able to navigate the sea. Now think of the islands being connected by bridges.
Navigation can take place continuously without being hampered by the unpredictability of weather.
In brief, bridges not only shorten the journey but alter the means of travel in ways that fundamentally change the islands' relationship to one another. The latter transformation is what comes to my mind each time I think about physics as a whole, a profession to which I have devoted many years of study. I am convinced that physics can progress only when it enjoys an environment marked by many islands connected by many bridges. Such connected clusters of intellect, tied together by research and education, offer endless opportunities for the transfer of data, ideas and insights. The major force behind this process is the increasing complexity of physics itself, which requires physicists to study narrower and narrower subject areas to gain deeper and deeper understanding.