Journey to Government

The speaker recounts an unexpected path to working in government, having only recently completed a PhD and lacking prior experience in politics. Interest in improving scientific organization and funding, particularly during his PhD, drew his attention to a blog post by Dominic Cummings advocating for outsiders to join the government. This call for different perspectives led to his recruitment during the pandemic era, right after the Prime Minister's hospitalization. The surreal circumstance of entering government during such a tumultuous time defined his initial experiences and the challenges he faced.