Science is a learning process that involves experimentation, failure and revision -- and the science of medicine is no exception. Cancer researcher Kevin B. Jones faces the deep unknowns about surgery and medical care with a simple answer: honesty. In a thoughtful talk about the nature of knowledge, Jones shows how science is at its best when scientists humbly admit what they do not yet understand.

Kevin B. Jones: Why curiosity is the key to science and medicine

Why curiosity is the key to science and medicine

Science progresses by understanding failures as much as successes, exemplified by the shift from Earth-centric universe models.

Medicine, a field of science, thrives on humility and curiosity, guiding treatments through the unknown, exemplified by sarcoma care.

Each patient encounter with medicine is an experiment, highlighting the importance of curiosity and humility in healthcare.

What Doctors Cannot Tell You: Clarity, Confidence and Uncertainty in Medicine

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