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Free Radicals examines the extremes of scientific endeavor, tracing stories that span from Newton and Einstein to Watson and Crick. The book explores the psychological, methodological, and ethical dimensions of scientific research, revealing how some discoveries were aided by drug use, mystical experiences, and intentional deception. By spotlighting a range of figures and incidents, it offers insight into the moral challenges that arise when the pursuit of knowledge collides with human ambition.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Michael Brooks
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