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The Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Astronomy
43:55 - 54:16 (10:21)
Pursuing a career in astronomy has become increasingly difficult due to the limited positions available and the growing competition for these positions. However, keeping a notebook to document observations and hypotheses can be a good habit for aspiring scientists.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking notes in observing and hypothesizing in science, as it allows individuals to bring out their own curiosity and ideas.
43:55 - 48:48 (04:52)
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking notes in observing and hypothesizing in science, as it allows individuals to bring out their own curiosity and ideas. He also shares that much of scientific work involves practical tasks such as soldering and clamping objects.
ChapterThe Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Astronomy
Episode#257 – Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
An astronomer shares how difficult it is for new graduates to get a postdoc or faculty position, and how they are competing against an increasing number of applicants for fewer available slots.
48:48 - 51:45 (02:56)
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An astronomer shares how difficult it is for new graduates to get a postdoc or faculty position, and how they are competing against an increasing number of applicants for fewer available slots.
ChapterThe Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Astronomy
Episode#257 – Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Theoretical physicists are in charge of understanding the primary source of the signals, while new theorists create new theories.
51:45 - 54:16 (02:31)
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Theoretical physicists are in charge of understanding the primary source of the signals, while new theorists create new theories. The search for the human mind, neuroscience, and theoretical physics all share a similar goal to ultimately understand the signal.