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J. Harlen Bretz: Proving Theories Via Outliving Your Critics

Apr 29, 202110 minTranscript available on Metacast
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Many people have an idealized view of how science works. They think that someone makes a discovery or publishes a paper, then everyone acknowledges their discovery, and everyone moves on to the next thing. Science! However, that isn’t quite how things work in reality. The real advancement of science can be quite messy. One man learned this the hard way. Learn more about J Harlen Bretz and how he changed a scientific discipline through determination and longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices