Episode 22: Frank Wilczek, Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics

                                                                        Frank Wilczek is a theoretical physicist, mathematician and Nobel Prize laureate. In this interview, we discussed his most famous research projects - Asymptotic Freedom (which won him Nobel), Axions, Anyons, and Time Crystals. He shares his take on whether or not we are in a Simulation, risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence, and even shares the type of tattoo he would get. TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Dumb Questions 02:20 Understanding the Black Holes is not useful 03:40 Choosing the subject of research 06:25 Biggest breakthrough in physics in his lifetime 08:00 Axions 15:20 The Big Bang 19:30 The most beautiful equation 21:15 Are we in a simulation? 23:25 Dangers of Artificial Technology 28:40 Childhood and Parents 31:55 Favorite Childhood memory and Hobbies 35:20 Choosing his profession 38:25 Asymptotic Freedom 46:00 Receiving Nobel Prize 51:35 Does every scientist strive for Nobel Prize? 53:25 Anyons 01:01:00 Time Crystals 01:02:40 Anyons, Time Crystals, or Axions 01:04:40 Family and Career 01:07:00 Blitz