Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
David Bodanis: Einstein’s Big Mistake and Voltaire’s Brilliant Mistress
May 28, 2020
David Bodanis, science author and historian, discusses the future of the world economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Einstein's major mistake in solving a physics problem, the intellectual partnership between Madame du Chatelet and Voltaire, the transformational force of electricity, and his upcoming book project on the power of decency in a world gone mean.
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Quick takeaways
- Businesses must make bold, unexpected changes to adapt and thrive in the changing landscape caused by the pandemic.
- Sticking to one's principles is important in the face of opposition, just as Albert Einstein did with his approach to science.
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The Impact of the Pandemic on Business and the Need for Adaptation
The podcast discusses the challenges and opportunities that businesses face as a result of the pandemic. It highlights the importance of being adaptable and making strategic shifts in response to the changing landscape. The speaker uses the analogy of a chess knight's move, indicating that businesses may need to make bold, unexpected changes in their operations to survive and thrive.
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