Letters to a Young Scientist

from Art of Academia · host Madan Mohan & Komal Gupta

We discuss the book "Letters to a Young Scientist" written by the American biologist and naturalist Edward O. Wilson (00:00) Intro(12:00) Edward O. Wilson and Letters to a Young Scientist(15:00) Passion before training(18:30) March away from the sound of guns(25:00) Cultivate expertise(32:00) Don't be afraid of math and computers(37:00) Pursuit of knowledge for its own sake(40:00) Two approaches to science(42:00) Stray notes on collaboration and what it takes to succeed(50:00) Outro - 20-hour rule, mastering stand-up comedy and getting unstuck

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