Why do some people spend years trying to answer a single question, or even risk their lives to discover something new? In this hour, TED speakers explore how curiosity leads to unexpected places.
1. James Cameron: Why Did A Hollywood Film Director Journey To The Bottom Of The Ocean?
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2. Thomas Thwaites: How Do You Build A Toaster…From Scratch?
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3. Wendy Chung: Could Genetics Hold The Answer To Curing Autism?
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4. Adam Savage: How Do Simple Questions Lead To Big Discoveries?
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5. Nathan Wolfe: Are Microbes The Next Frontier?
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6. James Cameron: How Far Can Curiosity Take You?
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