Nobel Minds 2011

In "Nobel Minds 2011," Zainab Badawi hosts a discussion with Nobel laureates in the King's Library in Stockholm, exploring their feelings about being in the limelight and the role of science in society. The laureates share personal anecdotes about their research, eureka moments, and initial reactions to winning the prize. They discuss the factors contributing to the United States' success in producing Nobel laureates, including entrepreneurialism, freedom of thought, and critical mass. The conversation also covers the challenges of communicating scientific findings to the public and decision-makers, the importance of basic research, and the balance between competition and collaboration in scientific discovery. The economists on the panel address the global economic crisis, offering potential solutions and acknowledging the political complexities involved. The laureates reflect on their future plans post-Nobel Prize, emphasizing their commitment to continued research, education, and societal impact.