

S1 E2: Science, Superstar Scientists, and Innovation with Pierre Azoulay from MIT
Oct 16, 2023
MIT professor Pierre Azoulay discusses the relationship between science and technology, the impact of superstar scientists, and policies for encouraging innovation. Topics include interdisciplinary vs. pluridisciplinary research, the production function of science, and whether science progresses one funeral at a time.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Interdisciplinary Work and Research Collaborations at MIT
03:33 • 2min
The Relationship Between Science and Technology
05:51 • 19min
Exploring the Impact of Mandatory Retirement on Scientific Collaboration and Productivity
25:00 • 2min
Strategies for Scientific Progress and Career Reflections
26:58 • 19min
Evolution of a Field, Dominance of AI Paradigms, and Research Projects in Large Language Models
46:27 • 4min