Why curiosity is the key to science and medicine

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December 12, 2016 Today's TED Talk Why curiosity is the key to science and medicine 17:13 minutes · TEDxSaltLakeCity Science is a learning process that involves experimentation, failure and revision -- and the science of medicine is no exception. Cancer researcher Kevin B. Jones faces the deep unknowns about surgery and medical care with a simple answer: honesty. In a thoughtful talk about the nature of knowledge, Jones shows how science is at its best when scientists humbly admit what they do not yet understand. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day 7 talks to make you love science Science is about discovering the wonders of how our world works. From physics to biology to neuroscience, channel your inner Mr. Wizard as you watch these talks. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:39:50 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Four difficult truths highlighted by the Ebola epidemic Last Mile Health has expanded healthcare access to the most remote regions of Liberia. Raj Panjabi, the nonprofit’s founder and winner of the 2017 TED Prize, looks back at how his team handled the Ebola outbreak — and how it can help them build a healthier future for their country and us all. Read more »   Download the TED app

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