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#257 – Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize

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The Complex Narrative of Science

This chapter explores public perception in science, emphasizing the disparity between groundbreaking discoveries and their subsequent skepticism or retraction. Through historical examples like Fermat's Last Theorem and insights from initiatives like the Assayer project, the discussion highlights the importance of humanizing scientists and addressing confirmation bias in scientific inquiry.

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