AMA | December 2021
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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Truth, Tact, and Academic Journey
This chapter explores the balance between honesty and tact in communication, especially in everyday contexts like reassuring children. It dives into the challenges faced by graduate students, including mental health concerns and the pursuit of joy in learning amid academic pressures. Additionally, it discusses string theory's evolution and its connection to historical concepts of atomic structure, drawing parallels between past misconceptions and contemporary understandings.
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