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"Who would you dine with? Scott or Amundsen?" Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford in Discussion.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Pitfalls of Isolated Knowledge in Scientific Discovery

This chapter delves into the limitations of scientific experiments, using the historical context of scurvy and vitamin C to highlight how isolated findings can lack significance without a cohesive framework. The discussion emphasizes the necessity for collaborative research to ensure that scientific knowledge is effectively understood and preserved.

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