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S18, Ep9 Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock: one of Britain's foremost space scientists on belonging and the meaning of life
Oct 25, 2023
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, one of Britain's foremost space scientists, talks about stars, her passion for physics, chaos and creativity, her lifelong ambition of going into space, the joys and challenges of parenthood, and exploring telescopes and pursuing passion.
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- Failures and dead ends are crucial for progress in science
- Chaos fuels creativity and playfulness, leading to success in a career
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The Joy of Exploring Space
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a space scientist, shares her deep passion for space exploration. She explains the process of star formation, fusion, and the immense energy that stars emit. She also highlights the importance of failure in science, emphasizing that failures and dead ends are crucial for progress. Dr. Aderin-Pocock speaks about the boundless mysteries of the universe and the excitement of being part of the scientific community that seeks to uncover and understand these mysteries. She envisions a heaven-like state where people can join the universal mind and have access to unlimited knowledge.
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