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Early Curiosity About Science Leads to Becoming a Scientist
17:32 - 29:00 (11:27)
Author and journalist Maria Popova shares her childhood experience about being introduced to science, her first encounter with philosophy and how her love for reading led her to a scientific career.
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The guest shares their journey to becoming a voracious reader and how this love for books led them to explore different fields of study including philosophy and science.
17:32 - 19:54 (02:21)
Summary
The guest shares their journey to becoming a voracious reader and how this love for books led them to explore different fields of study including philosophy and science.
ChapterEarly Curiosity About Science Leads to Becoming a Scientist
Episode#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In a discussion about the limitations of putting too much emphasis on individual scientists, it is argued that scientific truths should not be contingent on a single person or cultural meme.
19:55 - 21:32 (01:37)
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In a discussion about the limitations of putting too much emphasis on individual scientists, it is argued that scientific truths should not be contingent on a single person or cultural meme.
ChapterEarly Curiosity About Science Leads to Becoming a Scientist
Episode#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The idea that physicists are not creative is challenged by the fact that transcendence exists in the subject and the ability to combine theories and make new discoveries is a form of creativity.
21:32 - 23:42 (02:09)
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The idea that physicists are not creative is challenged by the fact that transcendence exists in the subject and the ability to combine theories and make new discoveries is a form of creativity.
ChapterEarly Curiosity About Science Leads to Becoming a Scientist
Episode#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
David Albert, a famous philosopher of science, talks about Einstein, free will, quantum mechanics, and determinism, which left everyone in awe and silence during a job interview to become a professor at Columbia.
23:42 - 25:28 (01:46)
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David Albert, a famous philosopher of science, talks about Einstein, free will, quantum mechanics, and determinism, which left everyone in awe and silence during a job interview to become a professor at Columbia. This interview inspired the host to switch to more meaningful conversations in philosophy.
ChapterEarly Curiosity About Science Leads to Becoming a Scientist
Episode#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson recounts his journey towards science, beginning with his childhood experiences of marveling at the Milky Way with his father and discussing the importance of asking questions.
25:28 - 29:00 (03:32)
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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson recounts his journey towards science, beginning with his childhood experiences of marveling at the Milky Way with his father and discussing the importance of asking questions.