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From the secrets of the universe to socio-economic impact: the power of big science

2025/3/3
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LSE: Public lectures and events

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Larry Kramer
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Mark Thomson
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Riccardo Crescenzi
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Sarah Sharples
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Larry Kramer: 本次活动重点关注物理科学和社会科学之间的关系,大型科学项目对社会经济发展有重大意义,但社会对此关注不足。基础科学研究不仅有趣且具有理论意义,更重要的是它对日常生活有重大影响。重大科学项目推动知识边界,并对日常生活产生重大影响。大型科学项目的社会经济影响巨大,尤其是在全球科技竞争激烈的背景下,人才和投资的流动尤为重要。 Mark Thomson: CERN 的使命是探索宇宙的奥秘,从宇宙大爆炸到今天所见的一切。粒子物理学的目标是回答宇宙构成、宇宙运行机制以及星系演化等重大问题。宇宙的构成相对简单,但其运行机制却非常复杂,需要深入研究。CERN 是全球最大的粒子物理实验室,在科学前沿领域处于领先地位,其工程技术水平也令人惊叹。CERN 的成功源于其70多年来深厚的国际合作基础。CERN 不断突破工程和技术边界,以实现其科学目标。CERN 的重大发现,例如希格斯玻色子的发现,对科学发展具有里程碑式的意义。希格斯玻色子赋予其他粒子质量,对理解宇宙至关重要。CERN 的贡献不仅在于科学,还在于文化和国际合作方面。大型科学项目的投资回报率难以量化,但其科学价值和技术发展意义重大。大型科学项目推动技术发展,并产生广泛的应用。大型科学项目推动技术创新,并产生深远的影响,但其影响的量化评估存在挑战。 Sarah Sharples: 大型科学项目的研究成果与日常生活的实际问题之间存在联系,需要进一步探索这种联系。大型科学项目的技术成果应用于日常生活,例如机场安检技术。政府需要合理规划大型科学设施的建设,以应对未来的挑战。大型科学设施不仅是物理设施,更是人才聚集地,促进多学科合作。政府需要制定策略,选择合适的项目进行投资,以促进科学发现和技术应用。公众参与科学至关重要,大型科学设施应加强与公众的沟通。 Riccardo Crescenzi: 大型科学项目与创新之间存在密切联系,需要对大型科学项目的经济影响进行测量和跟踪。科学研究对经济价值有显著影响,但私营部门对科学的投资却越来越少。新思想的产生越来越依赖于合作,大型科学项目促进了这种合作。大型科学项目的经济影响是多方面的,包括就业、技术发展和文化影响等。大型科学项目的采购对就业有显著的促进作用,不仅包括直接供应商,还包括其上下游产业链。为了更好地评估大型科学项目的经济影响,需要将评估嵌入项目本身,并进行实验性研究。

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This chapter sets the stage by emphasizing the often-overlooked relationship between physical and social sciences. It introduces the lecture's focus on particle physics and astronomy, highlighting their real-world impacts and socio-economic implications, especially in the context of global competition for technological leadership. The importance of collaboration between LSE and CERN is also highlighted.
  • Overlooked relationship between physical and social sciences
  • Particle physics and astronomy's real-world impact
  • Socio-economic implications of big science
  • LSE and CERN collaboration

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Contributor(s): Professor Mark Thomson, Professor Riccardo Crescenzi, Professor Sarah Sharples | The lecture will explore the cutting-edge frontier of particle physics and astronomy and the pivotal role of major research infrastructures in advancing our fundamental understanding of the universe. It will delve into how groundbreaking scientific endeavours – ranging from understanding dark matter to exploring the early universe – not only push the boundaries of human knowledge but also necessarily catalyse technological innovation. The discussion also will highlight the broader socio-economic impacts of Big Science, including skills development, and real-world applications. By fostering innovation, these large-scale scientific investments provide tangible benefits to the countries, regions, and communities that support them, particularly in the context of intensified global competition for technological leadership.