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Watch this 49-minute Edward Hoffman Award lecture that explores fundamental questions about the nature of science and scientific identity through a philosophical lens. Learn from Dr. Arman Rahmim's personal journey as he examines what science truly means and who qualifies as a scientist, challenging conventional definitions by arguing that science should be understood as an expression of human being rather than a separate entity that defines scientists. Discover insights into the relationship between scientific practice and human existence, as Dr. Rahmim presents his perspective that science is fundamentally what scientists and human beings do, reversing the traditional notion of scientists being defined by science itself. The lecture begins with an introduction by Dr. Nicolas Karakatsanis before transitioning to Dr. Rahmim's main presentation, offering both personal reflection and broader philosophical considerations about the scientific endeavor and its place in human experience.
