Martin Schwartz

In this enlightening conversation, Martin Schwartz, a Yale professor and author of the thought-provoking essay on scientific stupidity, shares his insights on the importance of feeling clueless in research. He discusses how ego can stifle creativity and emphasizes the value of resilience and passionate indifference. Schwartz advocates for embracing uncertainty and interdisciplinary thinking to foster innovation. He also touches on the parallels between scientists and first-generation immigrants, championing the need for ongoing reinvention in academia.