Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance

The video discusses the nature of science as an exploration of the unknown, contrasting the perception of science as a collection of facts with the reality of scientific inquiry as a process of questioning and discovery. It highlights the importance of ignorance in driving scientific progress and the need for education systems to foster curiosity and critical thinking rather than rote memorization. The speaker emphasizes the role of questions in science and the need to rethink educational practices to encourage exploration and understanding beyond mere fact accumulation.

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