Inspired by the Stars

The speaker shares their journey from growing up in Switzerland and Madagascar to pursuing a career in science. They describe the impact of living in a poor country and how it fueled their dream of studying science, particularly astronomy. Initially advised to study physics, they found a passion for fundamental physics over phenomenology. They explored planetology but shifted focus to more fundamental questions, inspired by black holes and the universe's mysteries.

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