The quote "if I've seen farther than others it's because I stood on the shoulders of giants" attributed to Isaac Newton may have been an ironic remark made to Hook whom he was not in good relation with. Brian May, the guitarist of the band Queen, is the person who looks the most like Isaac Newton and also writes a column where she answers questions in mathematics, logic, and linguistics.
In this podcast, Tim Ferriss interviews Maria Popova, where they discuss various aspects of her life, including her workflows, tools, workarounds, and how she was able to increase her Facebook fan page from a few hundred thousand to over two million people.
The interviewee reflects on his experience meeting author and speaker, Byron Katie, and comments on his close relationship with portfolio managers as a chief investment officer within a large firm.
The hosts discuss pre-registration in science and the importance of psi phenomena, which includes paranormal experiences that may be the most important event in one's life.
This episode discusses the life of a trailblazing female botanist who faced various challenges before pursuing her passion for botany and becoming one of the most successful female plant collectors of her time.
Debbie Millman shares that most high achievers experience tremendous self-doubt and insecurity about their creative work. The qualities of a good design student include curiosity, eagerness to learn and the desire to know more about artists.