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6. Nathan Myhrvold: “I Am Interested in Lots of Things, and That's Actually a Bad Strategy”
People I (Mostly) Admire
Nathan Myhrvold's Early Life and Academic Journey
In this chapter, Nathan Myhrvold's early life and academic journey are discussed. The host and Nathan talk about his decision to skip multiple grades, his social awkwardness due to being younger than his peers, and his experience studying under Stephen Hawking. They also touch on the difference between economics and physics and the competitive environment in academia.
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