The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge (1939) [pdf]

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Highly recommended lecture in this age where applied science is preferentially granted, A very interesting view from the Institute for Advanced Study of Princeton.

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Today's society conditioning doesn't support curious mentalities.

How we can change that conditioning?

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