The Oxford Experience

The speaker reflects on their time at Oxford, highlighting the influence of mentors like David Deutsch, Roger Penrose, and Peter Knight. They describe Oxford as a place with a unique, dysfunctional system that allows for freedom and self-direction. The environment is characterized by a lack of centralized power, which can be both beneficial and challenging. The speaker appreciates the opportunities to engage with talented individuals and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in shaping one's career.

Who was one of the influential figures the speaker met at Oxford?

• David Deutsch

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Stephen Hawking

How does the speaker describe the decision-making process at Oxford?

• Rigid and structured

• Fast and efficient

• Centralized and coherent

• Slow and decentralized

What is one positive aspect of Oxford's environment according to the speaker?

• Limited access to resources

• Opportunities for self-direction

• Strict rules and regulations

• Centralized power structure

What does the speaker say about the quality of people at Oxford?

• They are difficult to approach

• They are mostly uninterested

• They are highly talented and eccentric

• They lack ambition

What does the speaker suggest about career decisions at Oxford?

• They are made by supervisors

• They are influenced by peers

• They are self-directed

• They are predetermined