Laws of Notion

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Earth Sciences #52

Science was revolutionized by Newton’s laws of motion. But how can we revolutionize our ideas?Laws of Notion is a podcast by the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where we push against our preconceived beliefs and think critically about the world around us. Each season, we’ll tell a story about an issue facing a community, where there are no easy answers. Listen to explore the interconnections between science, policy, and our human nature.

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