Being a Scientist

The video discusses two main types of scientific mindsets: those who focus on specific questions and those who seek new discoveries across various fields. The speaker identifies as an 'intellectual predator,' always searching for exciting puzzles without being confined to a single discipline. Despite societal and financial pressures to specialize, the speaker chose to embrace a broad approach to science, valuing discovery and innovation over narrow focus.

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