The case for curiosity-driven research

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November 5, 2018 Today's TED Talk The case for curiosity-driven research 09:19 minutes · TEDxSydney Seemingly pointless scientific research can lead to extraordinary discoveries, says physicist Suzie Sheehy. In a talk and tech demo, she shows how many of our modern technologies are tied to centuries-old, curiosity-driven experiments -- and makes the case for investing in more to arrive at a deeper understanding of the world. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Unheard and forgotten stories Fascinating, little-known stories about some of the biggest happenings in history. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 1:13:06 FROM OUR PARTNERS   Download the TED app

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