Into the Impossible With Brian Keating Max Tegmark & Eric Weinstein: AI, Aliens, Theories of Everything, & New Year’s Resolutions! (2020) (#383)
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Jan 4, 2024 
Max Tegmark and Eric Weinstein discuss topics including remote teaching, filter bubbles, diverse thinking, scientific freedom, the impact of social media on creativity, the motivation behind doing science, pursuing a PhD without an advisor, the state of academia, funding challenges, the relationship between experimentalists and theorists in physics, and the simulation argument. A sponsored message promoting 'The Jordan Harbinger Show' is also included.
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PhD Advice
- Choose a PhD advisor carefully, prioritizing those who will champion your success.
- Have a frank discussion about your viability and their commitment to your career.
Academia and Career Paths
- Leaving academia for higher-paying jobs doesn't mean failure; many find happiness outside.
- Follow your passions in science while maintaining a sound career plan.
Blurring Lines in Physics
- Max Tegmark built a radio telescope and works with experimental data, despite being a theorist.
- Computational physics is a new field, distinct from both theory and traditional experiment.