Getting it wrong is sometimes seen as a reason not to trust in science, but as Professor Jim Al-Khalili told us, it’s all part of the process. The scientific method means hanging up your biases at the door and being willing to accept the evidence that’s presented to you, even if it causes the unpleasant cognitive dissonance we sometimes feel when reality doesn’t match up to our beliefs. In this interview, we discuss the joy of science, the joy of getting it wrong, and why eating humble pie is actually a good thing.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/jim-al-khalili, https://jimal-khalili.com/
The Joy Of Science: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691211572/the-joy-of-science
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Tobacco study reference:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/tobacco-industry-involvement-in-scientific-events/
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