

Herlinde Koelbl, "Fascination of Science: 60 Encounters with Pioneering Researchers of Our Time" (MIT Press, 2023)
Sep 6, 2023
Photographer and author Herlinde Koelbl discusses her book featuring portraits and interviews with pioneering scientists, showcasing their personal quirks and motivations. The book includes Nobel laureates and covers various scientific fields, and explores how creativity, persistence, and passion drive scientific breakthroughs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Inspiring Scientists: Creating a Book of Pioneers
01:47 • 6min
Meeting Eric Candel, Jennifer du Otna, and George Church
07:45 • 13min
Scientists writing their core ideas on their palms and the variety in hand poses
20:18 • 2min
The Importance of the Hand and the Universal Traits of Scientists
22:33 • 5min