The Useful Knowledge podcast is all about big ideas and the people behind them. Each episode features a Member of the American Philosophical Society (APS) or one of the APS's grant and fellowship alumni, all sharing the significance and impact of their work across diverse fields. Join host Patrick Spero, CEO of the APS, in conversation with guests on topics spanning science, history, the arts, and beyond, and see how knowledge of any kind can spark curiosity, solve problems, and enrich the world.
Featured Episode
Episode 10—(Martin Chalfie) “Don’t we know enough now?”: Martin Chalfie on Scientific Progress and “Useless” Knowledge
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In this episode of Useful Knowledge, scientist and Nobel laureate Martin Chalfie (APS 2025) meets with host Patrick Spero to discuss "useless knowledge," his scientific inspirations, and the future implications of scientific work.
