Chapter
The Difference Between Inside and Outside Academia in Developing Original Ideas
43:26 - 50:11 (06:44)
Theoretical physicist and mathematician, Edward Witten, discusses the difference between working inside and outside academia when it comes to developing original ideas, highlighting the strong social networks within the basic research community in theoretical physics.
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This episode explores the advantages and disadvantages of developing truly original and interesting ideas inside or outside academia, including the role of social networks and the level of discipline required.
43:26 - 48:09 (04:42)
Academia
Summary
This episode explores the advantages and disadvantages of developing truly original and interesting ideas inside or outside academia, including the role of social networks and the level of discipline required.
ChapterThe Difference Between Inside and Outside Academia in Developing Original Ideas
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The theoretical physics community is the most profound intellectual community we've ever created, and researchers are hopeful about uniting Einstein's theory with quantum theory for a better understanding of the universe.
48:09 - 50:11 (02:01)
Theoretical Physics
Summary
The theoretical physics community is the most profound intellectual community we've ever created, and researchers are hopeful about uniting Einstein's theory with quantum theory for a better understanding of the universe.