170. Finding the God Particle | People I (Mostly) Admire

A clear, entertaining interview on big science, incentives, and risk—well worth econ-minded curiosity.

Economics of scienceInterviewhiggs bosonparticle physicspublic understanding of sciencerisk and incentivesscience fundingscientific discoveryStephen J. Dubner

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