Dec 01 2024 39 mins
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Firestein takes us on a fascinating journey through his 30-year research on the olfactory system, the science behind our sense of smell, and its importance as a model for understanding brain function. He elaborates on the intricacies of odor molecule recognition and the sheer complexity of smells, like that of coffee. Dr. Firestein also discusses the significant roles of ignorance and failure in scientific progress, reflecting on his books, 'Failure: Why Science Is So Successful' and 'Ignorance: How it Drives Science.' Tune in to hear about the importance of embracing failures and unknowns as part of the scientific journey and how this philosophy extends to broader aspects of life and learning.
His books
Ignorance : How it Drives Science
Failure : Why Science is So Successful
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