Nathan Miervold's Diverse Expertise and Intellectual Ventures

Nathan Miervold, a polymathic inventor and former Microsoft CTO, discusses his wide range of interests and accomplishments. From his early academic achievements as a highly talented child to his extensive educational background in physics, Miervold shares insights into his encounters with renowned physicist Stephen Hawking and his thoughts on the lack of progress in fundamental physics. He also addresses the challenges he faces in implementing his groundbreaking inventions, such as the Seltzer sink, which aims to defang hurricanes, and TerraPower's innovative breeder reactor design for clean energy. Lastly, Miervold touches on his passion for cooking, including his upcoming pizza cookbook and the science behind achieving the perfect pizza.