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Philosophy, sociology and religion

Philosophy, sociology and religion

Why is fundamental science important?

12 Nov 2013

In less than 100 seconds, John Dainton argues the importance of giving academics the freedom to explore their intellectual curiosities. Many huge developments to benefit society – including the electrification of technologies and the World Wide Web – have emerged from the pursuit of fundamental answers, Dainton explains.

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