The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge (1939) [pdf] (library.ias.edu) 7 points by notoriousarun 6y ago ↗ HN
[–] parasthinker 6y ago ↗ Highly recommended lecture in this age where applied science is preferentially granted, A very interesting view from the Institute for Advanced Study of Princeton. [–] notoriousarun 6y ago ↗ Yes, home to world's smartest people https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/4/4799326/day-at-genius-cam...
[–] notoriousarun 6y ago ↗ Yes, home to world's smartest people https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/4/4799326/day-at-genius-cam...
[–] jamesnyc 6y ago ↗ Today's society conditioning doesn't support curious mentalities. [–] notoriousarun 6y ago ↗ How we can change that conditioning?
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