What is a common issue with scientific biographies according to the speaker?
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They are too detailed and complex.
They ignore the role of technology in discoveries.
They often highlight only one or two individuals.
They focus too much on the scientific methods.
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Why does the speaker believe that scientific discoveries are more complex than often portrayed?
Because they involve a single groundbreaking idea.
Because they are the result of complex interactions among many ideas and people.
Because they are usually accidental.
Because they are driven by technological advancements alone.
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What challenge does the speaker mention about writing comprehensive scientific stories?
They need to focus on a single individual.
They require a lot of technical knowledge.
They are too expensive to research.
They involve tracking many contributors who play brief but important roles.
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What example does the speaker use to illustrate the complexity of scientific discoveries?
The development of the Internet.
The creation of the telephone.
The invention of the light bulb.
The discovery of penicillin.
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How does the speaker view simplified narratives of scientific discoveries?
As easier to understand but less interesting.
As necessary for public engagement.
As more accurate than complex stories.
As the best way to teach science.
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