S7 Ep47: Access to opportunity in the sciences

Paul Novosad, a professor at Dartmouth College, and Sam Asher, a professor at Imperial College, dive into the backgrounds of Nobel Prize winners in science. They discuss how talent may be evenly distributed, but opportunity varies greatly based on socioeconomic factors. The conversation highlights the underrepresentation of women and the wealthy backgrounds of many laureates, emphasizing the need for equity in scientific fields. They advocate for initiatives to support gifted individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aiming for a more inclusive scientific community.