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Silliness is critical to boosting public interest in science

  • Harry Singer
  • Jun 13, 2015
  • 1 min read

As founder of the Ig Nobel awards, Marc Abrahams explores the world’s most improbable research. In this thought-provoking (and occasionally very funny) talk, he tells stories of weird science — and makes the case that silliness is critical to boosting public interest in science.

 
 
 
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