TED: Open science now! | Michael Nielsen

The transcript discusses the potential of massively collaborative mathematics, exemplified by the Polymath Project led by Tim Gowers. It highlights the challenges and failures of similar collaborative efforts, such as the quantum Wiki, due to the conservative nature of scientific publishing. The success of GenBank in genetics is presented as a counterexample. The speaker advocates for a shift towards open science, encouraging scientists and the public to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration to accelerate scientific discovery.

What was the concept behind the 'quantum Wiki' proposed by John Stockton?

Discuss the reasons why many science wikis have failed according to the speaker.

What are the Bermuda principles and why were they significant?

How does the speaker propose to change the culture of science regarding data sharing?