Attracted by The Unknown

The speaker reflects on their career journey, starting with an early interest in nature and science. They discuss their education, including studying Latin and Greek, and their discovery of cybernetics at university. Despite initial plans to pursue a PhD in computational neuroscience, they transitioned to clinical psychology due to academic challenges. The speaker highlights the differences in mentality required for research and clinical practice, ultimately focusing on research in brain imaging.

What early interests did the speaker have that influenced their career choice?

How did the speaker's family background influence their education?

What was the speaker's experience with cybernetics and its relevance to their studies?

What was the speaker's path to obtaining a PhD, and what challenges did they face?

Describe the conflict the speaker mentions between being a clinician and a researcher.