Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and new insights into the benefits of social interaction

Michelle Simmons, a recipient of The Prime Minister's Science Prize, discusses the importance of fostering a research culture in Australia. The podcast also explores the benefits of social interaction and collective intelligence in science and human evolution. Additionally, it delves into the story of a psychiatric patient's role in the discovery of Alzheimer's disease. The chapter concludes with discussions on rewilding efforts and the role of the Australian Academy of Science in providing scientific advice to the justice system.