Physics of Life, Ep 4: The physics of collectives
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Exploring the Adjacent Possible
Opportunities and exposure play a vital role in shaping one's future aspirations and career path. Heijin's journey from an initial lack of interest in science to gravitating towards physics highlights the impact of external factors. The availability of specialized education funded by the government opened doors for her, leading to an interest in physics and contribution to the study of the world's structure. This underscores that the 'adjacent possible' potential is not uniformly distributed, as individuals access diverse sets of possibilities based on their circumstances and opportunities.
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