The movie
Shorts: Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (InScience 2021)
It is every scientist’s biggest fear: getting it totally wrong. In these four short films, we see the consequences of wrong conclusions in science, in both serious and comical ways, and how to correct such mistakes.
Length: 60 min
Country:
Language spoken: Multiple languages
Language subtitles: English
Cast:
Director: Meerdere regisseurs
Release date: 10/11/2021
Description
It is every scientist’s biggest fear: getting it totally wrong. This is true especially for scientists that research people’s psyche and behavior. In these four short films, we see the consequences of wrong conclusions in science, in both serious and comical ways. But these films also show that it’s always possible to correct mistakes and to keep growing in understanding your surroundings and fellow human beings.
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