Can science, beauty, and faith converge upon our quest for the truth? Joining us to discuss this topic is Dr. Francis Collins: a pioneer physician-scientist who led the Human Genome Project and has been director of the National Institutes of Health during the tenures of three U.S. presidents. Dr. Collins shares insights from his impressive career: from the discovery of genes linked to many diseases to addressing public health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to bring harmony between science and faith. We will also discuss the intersection of beauty and science, public health leadership, and the critical task of bridging societal divides in our polarized times. Dr. Collins’s latest book, The Road to Wisdom, deals with the relationship between truth, science, faith, and trust.

In this episode, we talk about:

The role of beauty in science
Lessons from leading the Human Genome Project
Public health leadership challenges and missteps during the COVID-19 pandemic
Building bridges between science and faith
The importance of truth in science
Lessons from Braver Angels towards overcoming polarization and rebuilding trust in institutions
A pledge to help heal society from its current divisions

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