The Jordan Harbinger Show 347: Brian Keating | Losing the Nobel Prize
May 5, 2020
Brian Keating, a professor of physics and astronomy at UC San Diego, dives into fascinating discussions about the Nobel Prize. He critiques its selection process and reflects on the emotional toll of losing prestigious accolades. Keating illuminates the idea of an ethical will, urging listeners to document their values. He shares personal stories of resilience, emphasizing how failures can spark growth and happiness. Plus, learn how to win a piece of cosmic history—fragments from a 4.3-billion-year-old supernova!
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Lost Nobel Due to Dust
- Brian Keating's team believed they found evidence of the Big Bang's birth pangs using the BICEP experiment.
- Their Nobel-worthy discovery was undermined by galactic dust, a common yet significant obstacle in cosmology.
The Dark Side of Accolades
- Brian Keating's mentor, Andrew Lang, tragically committed suicide after years of potential Nobel Prize nominations.
- This, along with another economist's suicide linked to the prize, highlighted the unhealthy attachment to accolades.
Create an Ethical Will
- Create an ethical will outlining your values and life lessons.
- Focus on eulogy virtues, not just resume virtues, to leave a lasting legacy beyond achievements.
