Jim Al-Khalili shares his personal journey as both an academic and public intellectual and outlines why it is important to engage with the public on science and the scientific process. He discusses core principles such as the nature of truth and uncertainty, the role of doubt, the pros and cons of simplification, the value of guarding against bias and the importance of evidence-based thinking – all traits that have helped him navigate modern life more confidently.
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