The case for curiosity-driven research

Title:
The case for curiosity-driven research
Speaker:
Suzie Sheehy
Description:

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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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
09:19
Format: HTML5
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