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The Complete Guide To Absolutely Everything (Abridged)
Feb 8, 2022
Join Adam Rutherford, a geneticist and co-host of "The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry," as he dives into curious inquiries alongside mathematician Hannah Fry. They explore whether dogs truly love their humans, weaving in humor and personal anecdotes. The duo also discusses the fluidity of scientific understanding, highlighting how new evidence can reshape our perceptions. With wit, they emphasize the importance of collaboration and the need to correct biases in scientific discourse, all while inviting listeners to ponder the mysteries of the universe.
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- In science, embracing intellectual humility is key to acknowledging uncertainty and promoting self-correction for truth-seeking.
- The importance of debates and evolving perspectives in scientific inquiry is highlighted by disagreements between Rutherford and Fry on whether dogs can truly love humans.
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Exploring Curiosity through Science
The hosts of a science-themed radio program, Rutherford and Fry, delve into a range of intriguing questions from scientific thought experiments to lighthearted anecdotes, reflecting their insatiable curiosity. With backgrounds in genetics and mathematics, they co-wrote a book that encapsulates their nerdy inquiries, pondering complex concepts like time, free will, and the feasibility of ants scaled up to human size.
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