Minus One The Physics of Good Judgment | Rana Adhikari
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Jul 1, 2025 
Rana Adhikari, a groundbreaking experimental physicist and winner of the 2019 New Horizons in Physics Breakthrough Prize, discusses his fascinating path in science. He shares his humorous experiences with the LIGO project and the unexpected challenges of measuring minuscule movements. Topics include the role of intuition and creativity in problem-solving, the impact of large language models on scientific research, and the cultural considerations in establishing a LIGO facility in India. Additionally, he tackles the mysteries of black holes, sparking curiosity about the universe.
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Redefine Your Life's Problems
- Don't bind your identity to plans made in youth.
- Be open to redefining problems and solving what truly matters to you.
Value of Messy Life Paths
- Life paths are often winding and messy, not clean origin stories.
- Those who get lost and explore more grow to solve richer problems.
Challenge Given Problems
- Don't blindly work on problems handed to you; reformulate them yourself.
- Challenge assumptions to find more fundamental or better problems to solve.