The Balance of Passion and Science

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Five years ago, I started this podcast from scratch. 

My idea was simple: create a platform to interview the world’s most brilliant scientists and make their genius known to as many people as possible. 

Since then, I’ve released nearly 500 episodes, interviewed some of the world’s brightest minds, and gained over 300K subscribers! I never thought it was possible, and I’m incredibly grateful to all of my guests and to every single one of you. Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. 

To celebrate this incredible milestone, I’m answering all the questions you left for me across different platforms and reflecting on this journey and the lessons I’ve learned. 

P.S. I also share a BIG announcement in this episode, so don’t miss out!

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:42 The beginning of my podcasting journey
• 04:55 Reflecting on community building and limited reach
• 09:26 Why you should join me on Web 3.0 
• 11:00 Pleasing the algorithm
• 14:13 On theories of everything and publishing your ideas 
• 20:20 The existence of higher dimensions 
• 23:31 Thoughts on the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics 
• 25:59 What happens when things overlap? 
• 28:20 Big announcement!!
• 31:37 My biggest lesson on YouTube 
• 35:43 My favorite topics to discuss 
• 41:52 Appreciation comments 
• 43:44 Biology and astrobiology 
• 48:02 Roman Goddess of the CMB? 
• 49:43 Balancing fatherhood with having a podcast
• 54:01 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out the videos mentioned:

🪄 Felix Flicker: The Magic of Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJJGv-5Rk4I 

🧵 Brian Greene: The Truth About String Theory & TOEs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsxH7mOopM 

📚 What Is A Theory of Everything? Featuring Sabine Hossenfelder, Lee Smolin, & Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saamEkrBZfM 

🤯 Stephen Wolfram: My Discovery Changes Everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-RO3vM10Ok 

🧬 The mRNA Breakthrough That Changed Medicine Forever with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCq__JpieNQ 

🔬 Life's Catalyst: RNA with Nobel Prize Winner Tom Cech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y2knbUnpN0 

👽 Is Earth Unique? Mario Livio and Jack Szostak on the Odds of Alien Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPUS-V6XX8E 

🛸 Aliens Existed (Now They’re Dead): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl8N_aK_q0Y

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