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The case for curiosity-driven research | Suzie Sheehy

Nov 5, 2018 · 9 min · 5.7 MB
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Seemingly pointless scientific research can lead to extraordinary discoveries, says physicist Suzie Sheehy. In a talk and tech demo, she shows how many of our modern technologies are tied to centuries-old, curiosity-driven experiments -- and makes the case for investing in more to arrive at a deeper understanding of the world.



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