Nobel Minds 2004

In this special Nobel Minds program recorded at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Nik Gowing leads a discussion with the 2004 Nobel Laureates in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics. The conversation begins with the science of smell and its implications for understanding the brain, then transitions to the potential for increased longevity and its economic and moral implications. The laureates debate the challenges and opportunities presented by longer lifespans, including the need for continuous education, the potential for job displacement, and the ethical considerations of manipulating brain function. They also address the underrepresentation of women in science and the growing influence of China and India in the scientific community, emphasizing the importance of freedom, democracy, and international cooperation in advancing scientific knowledge.