The video discusses how human evolution shaped our common sense, which often fails to grasp the complexities of the universe. Science challenges our perceptions by forcing us to align our ideas with reality, even when it seems strange. The excitement of science lies in solving mysteries and puzzles, which continually lead to new questions. The search for answers is more fulfilling than the answers themselves, as the universe constantly surprises us, urging us to keep exploring.

Why does the speaker suggest that nature seems strange to us?

• Because our common sense is based on human-scale experiences.

• Because nature is simple and easy to comprehend.

• Because we evolved to understand quantum mechanics.

• Because we have always understood the universe perfectly.

What does the speaker say about the universe and common sense?

• The universe always aligns with our common sense.

• The universe doesn't care about our common sense.

• Common sense is the best way to understand the universe.

• The universe is simple and straightforward.

Why do scientists love mysteries, according to the speaker?

• Because they are easy to solve.

• Because they make science boring.

• Because they make the universe predictable.

• Because they make the universe exciting.

What does the speaker suggest about the process of searching for answers?

• It is only important for scientists.

• It is a waste of time.

• It is often more profound than finding answers.

• It is less important than finding answers.

What is the speaker's view on having all the answers?

• It would solve all problems.

• It would make life exciting.

• It would make life boring.

• It would make us more curious.

According to the speaker, what makes the search for answers exciting?

• The answers are always the same.

• The answers are surprising.

• The answers are irrelevant.

• The answers are always predictable.

What does the speaker imply about the universe and our imagination?

• The universe often exceeds our imagination.

• Our imagination is always ahead of the universe.

• The universe is exactly as we imagine it.

• The universe is limited by our imagination.

Why can't we just sit in a room and think about the universe, according to the speaker?

• Because we already know everything.

• Because thinking is unnecessary.

• Because the universe is always predictable.

• Because every new observation surprises us.

What does the speaker suggest about the process of scientific exploration?

• It is only for experts.

• It is unnecessary and redundant.

• It is exciting and full of surprises.

• It is boring and predictable.