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Kip Thorne on black holes, Nobel Prizes and taking physics to Hollywood

The Life Scientific

CHAPTER

Roots of Curiosity and Discovery

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their idyllic upbringing in a Mormon town and the influence of their father's academic journey and their mother's activism on their development. They share formative experiences that sparked a passion for physics and astronomy, as well as the challenges faced in transitioning to higher education. Additionally, the chapter explores the interplay between science and religion, and the collaborative spirit among scientists during the Cold War, revealing how personal and historical contexts shaped their academic pursuits.

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