Pandemic Perspectives: The Nature of Research

The video discusses the perception of science as a process, emphasizing the need for public understanding and participation in scientific discourse. It highlights the gap between scientific insights and policy-making during the pandemic, particularly in terms of human cognition and social isolation. The importance of basic research is underscored, with examples from neuroscience and the BRAIN initiative. The development of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 is presented as a case where basic research led to significant applied outcomes.

How does the speaker describe the human brain in relation to social interaction?

In what way did the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance of basic research?

What does the speaker imply about the relationship between basic research and applied science?