Adam Savage: How simple ideas lead to scientific discoveries

The video explores the role of curiosity in scientific discovery through stories of Richard Feynman, Eratosthenes, and Armand Fizeau. Feynman's childhood question about inertia sparked his scientific journey. Eratosthenes calculated Earth's circumference using simple observations. Fizeau measured the speed of light with a toothed wheel. The video emphasizes that science is an open field for exploration, encouraging viewers to be curious and change the world.

What innovative method did Fizeau use to measure the speed of light?

What is the significance of understanding the thought processes of discoverers in science?

How does the speaker relate the curiosity of scientists to the audience?