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The Double Helix

Book • 2001

In this autobiography, James Watson recounts the events surrounding the discovery of the structure of DNA. The book provides a detailed and sometimes controversial account of the scientific and personal aspects of the discovery, highlighting the roles of Watson, Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins.

It emphasizes the human side of scientific research, including rivalries, personal relationships, and the intersection of science and everyday life.

Despite some historical inaccuracies and dramatic embellishments, the book is celebrated for its insight into the sociology of scientific enterprise and its impact on the public's perception of scientists.

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Mentioned by

Walter Isaacson

as an example of a book that inspired Jennifer Doudna in science.

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Bernardo Huberman

as a book that inspired him to consider biology.

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Sam Harris

in the context of the egocentric nature of scientific pursuits.

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Mentioned by Eric Weinstein as a book that provides insights into the actual mechanisms that drive progress.

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Peter Attia

as a fascinating and gripping story of the discovery of the structure of DNA.

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Matthew Cobb

as a fantastically readable but extremely unreliable account of the discovery of the double helix.

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Walter Isaacson

when describing a book by James Watson that inspired Jennifer Doudna.

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Greg McKeown

to illustrate the power of progress and its impact on motivation.

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Ian Sample

as a famous memoir where James Watson recorded the story of discovering the secret of life.

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Matthew Cobb

as a book written by James Watson about the discovery of the DNA structure.

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Mentioned by

Walter Isaacson

as a book that influenced Jennifer Doudna's interest in science.

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Mentioned by

Robert Wright

as a book to read to realize that James Watson is not a very politic person.

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Zev Weinstein

as a great book to understand how great science is accomplished.

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Mentioned by Dr. Guddi Singh as a book that influenced Jennifer Doudna's interest in science.

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Ian Betts

as a book about the arms race for discovering the composition and shape of DNA.

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Mentioned by

Walter Isaacson

as the book that Jennifer Doudna read as a child, sparking her interest in science.

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Mentioned by

Clay Thorp

as one of the books he read to learn more about the field.

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Mentioned by

Kathy Spindler

as a popular book written by Jim Watson, though he didn't treat Rosalind Franklin very well in it.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Buttaci

when discussing materialistic views on life and the rejection of vitalism.

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Mentioned in relation to his autobiographical account of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

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