Celebration of inorganic lives: Interview with Vincenzo Balzani

This interview gives a glimpse on the story of Vincenzo Balzani's scientific life. From the study of photochemical reactions of coordination compounds, to electron transfer processes, to molecular machines. He talks about the social values of teaching and research work and the need to tell children and citizens why chemistry is so important and useful. He also discusses research freedom, ethical problems, and the responsibility of scientists.