Short Wave Camilla Pang On Turning Fear Into Light
Nov 12, 2021
Camilla Pang, a scientist and acclaimed author of "An Outsider's Guide to Humans," discusses her unique perspective on navigating life with autism. She shares insights from her childhood that fueled her passion for science and reveals how principles like entropy relate to perfectionism and emotional challenges. Camilla also redefines fear as a transformative light, emphasizing emotional processing and empathy. Her journey highlights the importance of experimenting for personal growth and the role of support in understanding oneself.
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Camilla's Childhood Question
- Camilla Pang felt like an outsider as a child, questioning human behavior.
- She asked her mom for an "instruction manual for humans."
Camilla's Learning Process
- Camilla used science to understand human behavior, filling notebooks with observations.
- Her process involved "tantrums, meltdowns, and mud," according to her mother.
Thermodynamics and Perfectionism
- The second law of thermodynamics suggests disorder naturally increases.
- Apply this to life by choosing your battles and accepting imperfections.
