TED Talks

Uri Alon: Why truly innovative science demands a leap into the unknown (2014x117)

Uitzenddatum: Jun 12, 2014

While studying for his PhD in physics, Uri Alon thought he was a failure because all his research paths led to dead ends. But, with the help of improv theater, he came to realize that there could be joy in getting lost. A call for scientists to stop thinking of research as a direct line from question to answer, but as something more creative. It's a message that will resonate, no matter what your field.