Nobel Prizes: Past, Present... and Future?

The video discusses Alfred Nobel's reaction to his mistaken obituary, leading to the creation of the Nobel Prizes. It explores the rules and controversies surrounding the prizes, including demographic patterns and gender disparities among laureates. The video questions the relevance of the Nobel Prizes in modern science, highlighting the myth of the lone genius and the need for collaboration. It suggests potential updates to the prize categories to reflect contemporary scientific practices.

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