Published Sep 28, 2021
Roger's Bacon - Using Cults to Power Science, Seeds of Science
Dwarkesh Patel delves into the unpredictable nature of scientific progress, the underestimated power of secret societies in fostering innovation, and the crucial role of cognitive diversity in expanding scientific thought, while also spotlighting novel STEM educational models that cultivate creativity and problem-solving in students.
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