A Theory of Knowledge: A Theory of Symmetry

Why does symmetry appeal to us?

We have spoken a lot about symmetry here on this blog. This blog is concerned with the symmetry of molecules, the building blocks of matter, in particular. But we have never answered the question: why? Why do we care about symmetry? It should be an arbitrary arrangement of molecules like any other. is there something special about symmetry? If one wants to get literary about this, one could argue along the lines of the archetype literary theory. Bear with me for a moment because I am going to proceed to blow your mind by utilizing some components of the IB course, Theory of Knowledge.
What do we know and how do we know it? We know babies spend more time gawking at people with symmetrical faces. This symmetry is thus determined by perception and reasoning. Molecular symmetry is significant because it explains data in quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and crystallography. Chemists view chemistry not as a pinnacle of knowledge but as the median for understanding. Symmetry is the tool, not the birdhouse we all strive to create.

Symmetrical beauty?

Is it really ethical to give preference to symmetrical molecules over asymmetrical ones? Is this whole blog sinful and prejudiced? People with symmetrical faces (gauged as more attractive) earn more money for their work according to statistics and that surely is not ethical. We talk about the beauty of these molecules. Cromoglicic acid, shown above, is recognized for its aesthetics by people not even of the science fields. Juxtaposed with the molecule on the left, everyone would rather look at the symmetrical one. Not only this, but the symmetrical one is used for medicinal purposes. Is this suggestive of some connections between altruism and goodwill with symmetry and aesthetics?
There is a clear limit to how symmetrical something can be (perfectly symmetrical) but there is no roof or scale for how asymmetrical something can be. It was mentioned before that things tend to shift to a state of greater symmetry. So is this indicative of symmetry's stance as the promised land? It is basic human nature to favor some things over other simply because of first impressions and this has been proven by analyzing our response to these molecules. I submit to you that human ignorance literally starts at the microscopic level.