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Why curiosity and confusion are so important for scientists

CBC 03 Nov

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Why curiosity and confusion are so important for scientists — Sources: CBC

For renowned physicist Asimina Arvanitaki, the pursuit of knowledge begins with curiosity and being in the dark. At a Perimeter Institute event in Waterloo, she talks to Nahlah Ayed about the importance of curiosity-based research, her own career, and the role of AI in science.

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