

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Failure
4 snips May 8, 2024
Anthropologist Alice Roberts joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the importance of failure in science, highlighting how mistakes can lead to discoveries. They explore Darwin's theory flaws, the accidental creation of Viagra, and the challenges in drug development for global health. The podcast reflects on past failures in medicine, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the debate on exercise as a health solution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Evolution of Scientific Thought
04:33 • 4min
Exploration of Epigenetics, Serendipitous Discoveries, and Scientific Failures
08:29 • 5min
Reflections on Pandemic Failures and Future Threats
13:07 • 4min
Debating Exercise: Miracle Cure or Overhyped?
17:25 • 2min