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AMA | September 2023
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Breadth vs. Depth of Interests in Academia
This chapter explores the trade-off between breadth and depth of interests and intellectual work. It discusses the balance between specialization and interdisciplinary work in academia, emphasizing the importance of a love for knowledge and research. The chapter also touches on the challenges of studying complex systems and the creative process in theoretical physics.
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