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Adventures in Physics, Trump, and more, with the Information Theory podcast — #75

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Reflections on Academic Journeys

This chapter chronicles the speaker's academic journey from a remarkable early start in high school to their aspirations in college. It reflects on unique learning approaches, contrasting autodidactic inclinations with structured guidance, while exploring cognitive differences in understanding complex subjects. The chapter also delves into the transition to computational genomics, discussing the challenges and advancements in genetic research shaped by technology and science fiction.

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