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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2021 · 11 MIN

Episode 149 - Science And Wonder

from The Natural Curiosity Project · host Dr. Steven Shepard

I love science, but there are times when I wish we knew less than we actually do about how the world works. Why? Because while science is the most extraordinary gift that has ever been visited upon human beings, it does have one drawback: it kills wonder. The more we know, the less we are inclined to be awed by what we see; magic and mysticism get pushed to the back. But that isn’t always bad. Have a listen.

I love science, but there are times when I wish we knew less than we actually do about how the world works. Why? Because while science is the most extraordinary gift that has ever been visited upon human beings, it does have one drawback: it kills wonder. The more we know, the less we are inclined to be awed by what we see; magic and mysticism get pushed to the back. But that isn’t always bad. Have a listen.

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