Scientists can’t expect the unexpected if they’re not open-minded about how their theories might be wrong.
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Associate Professor of Medieval History, Durham University
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Professor in Practice, Department of Engineering, Durham University
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Professor in Political Science and International Relations, Durham University
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Emeritus Professor of Physics at Durham University, Durham University
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PhD Candidate in International Relations, Durham University
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Professor in High Medieval History, Durham University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Geography, Durham University
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Professor of Landscape Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, University of Al-Qadisiyah; Durham University
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Professor of Geoenergy, Carbon Capture and Storage, Durham University
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Durham University
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Assistant Professor, Net Zero Transition, Durham University
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Associate Professor in Politics and Islam, Durham University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Durham University
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Professor of Sedimentology & Geoenergy, Durham University
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Associate Professor, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Durham University