Former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, now an MIT professor, Simon Johnson urges increased investment in basic research as a way “to convert knowledge into jobs into a way to share prosperity.” And he argues that this increased investment should be focused on the middle of the country, “in places where it makes sense to build a lab and build a cluster of expertise.”

Former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, now an MIT professor, Simon Johnson urges increased investment in basic research as a way &ldquo;to convert knowledge into jobs into a way to share prosperity.&rdquo; And he argues that this increased investment should be focused on the middle of the country, &ldquo;in places where it makes sense to build a lab and build a cluster of expertise.&rdquo;

With support from The Kavli Foundation, Clear+Vivid presents this special series on the power of basic scientific research – from the pure to the practical. What is curiosity-driven research? Why does it matter? How does it play a role in transforming our lives? Where does basic research take place and by whom? Why is investing in basic research essential to society?

Host Alan Alda leads conversations with 10 guests discussing these topics and more, each sharing their point of view and experience about basic science and their personal stories – what got them interested in or involved in science. Science Clear+Vivid runs concurrent with Clear+Vivid Season 10 (October - November) and will be released each Thursday.

With support from The Kavli Foundation, Clear+Vivid presents this special series on the power of basic scientific research &ndash; from the pure to the practical. What is curiosity-driven research? Why does it matter? How does it play a role in transforming our lives? Where does basic research take place and by whom? Why is investing in basic research essential to society?
Host Alan Alda leads conversations with 10 guests discussing these topics and more, each sharing their point of view and experience about basic science and their personal stories &ndash; what got them interested in or involved in science. Science Clear+Vivid runs concurrent with Clear+Vivid Season 10 (October - November) and will be released each Thursday.

Science Clear+Vivid Podcast

With support from <a href="https://www.kavlifoundation.org/">The Kavli Foundation</a>, Clear+Vivid presents this special series on the power of basic scientific research &ndash; from the pure to the practical. What is curiosity-driven research? Why does it matter? How does it play a role in transforming our lives? Where does basic research take place and by whom? Why is investing in basic research essential to society?
Host Alan Alda leads conversations with 10 guests discussing these topics and more, each sharing their point of view and experience about basic science and their personal stories &ndash; what got them interested in or involved in science. Science Clear+Vivid runs concurrent with <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/clear-vivid-with-alan-alda">Clear+Vivid</a> Season 10 (October - November) and will be released each Thursday.

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