Diversity - A Requisite for Excellent Science | Ans Hekkenberg | TEDxVenlo

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Science journalist, writer and head of communications for ‘Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica’ (CWI) Ans Hekkenberg tells us why we need greater diversity in science and how technology is essential in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. Science journalist, writer and head of communications for ‘Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica’ (CWI) . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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