Understanding the Research Process and Creativity

The speaker shares their journey through the challenges of scientific research, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the emotional and subjective aspects of the process. They introduce the concept of 'the cloud' as a metaphor for the uncertain phases in research and highlight the role of improvisation and the 'Yes, and' technique in fostering creativity and collaboration. The speaker advocates for cultural change in science to embrace these aspects, aiming to make science more creative and supportive.

What did the speaker compare their feeling of being stuck during their Ph.D. to?

• A car without fuel

• A ship lost at sea

• A bird in a cage

• A pilot flying through mist

How does improvisation theater help in scientific research according to the speaker?

• By offering a structured approach

• By teaching how to handle failure creatively

• By eliminating the need for collaboration

• By providing a script to follow

What is 'the cloud' in the context of research?

• A metaphor for the unknown and challenging parts of research

• A place where all answers are found

• A tool for organizing research data

• A method for publishing scientific papers

What does the speaker suggest is crucial for navigating 'the cloud'?

• Working alone

• Having a supportive environment

• Following a strict plan

• Avoiding risks

What is the principle of saying 'Yes, and' in improvisation?

• Accepting and building on ideas

• Criticizing ideas

• Rejecting all ideas

• Ignoring other actors

How did saying 'Yes, and' lead to a discovery in the speaker's lab?

• By avoiding any changes to the plan

• By focusing on individual work

• By allowing creative exploration of ideas

• By following a strict protocol

What cultural myth about science does the speaker challenge?

• Science is purely objective and rational

• Science is only for geniuses

• Science is always easy and straightforward

• Science does not require collaboration

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for science to become more creative?

• Acknowledging subjective and emotional aspects

• Ignoring emotional aspects

• Focusing solely on results

• Working in isolation

What is the speaker's vision for the future of science?

• Science will remain unchanged

• Science will become more creative and playful

• Science will focus only on results

• Science will eliminate all subjective elements

What should you do when facing a problem you can't solve, according to the speaker?

• Wait for someone else to solve it

• Ignore the problem

• Give up and try something else

• Go through the cloud with support