Scientific Worldview as a Source of Comfort and Wonder

Alan Townsend, an ecosystem ecologist, found solace in science when dealing with his wife and daughter's brain cancer diagnoses. Writing a book, 'This Ordinary Stardust,' he emphasizes that science teaches us to step away from egos, embrace wonder, accept failures, and appreciate what we can't change. Townsend explores how thinking like a scientist offers life-saving skills and can bring joy by instilling curiosity and acceptance during tough times.