TED: Science in service to the public good | Siddhartha Roy

The video discusses the Flint water crisis, highlighting the failures of government and scientists, and the community's response. It critiques the current scientific culture and education system, advocating for a focus on ethics and public service. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and historical figures like Peter Palchinsky, emphasizing the need for scientists and engineers to prioritize public welfare. The Heroic Imagination Project is introduced as a model for fostering heroism and public-focused mindsets in education.

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