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The Problems with Science and How to Fix It | Brian Keating (Replay)
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What does it mean to go “into the impossible”? For Professor of Cosmology Dr. Brian Keating, it’s all about shattering the limiting beliefs around what a human being is capable of. In his latest book, Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Keating explores this question through the lens of the pursuit of one of humanity’s highest achievements: The Nobel Prize.
Today’s episode is a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the scientific method and first principles thinking, to the motivations that drive people to pursue the highest level of achievement.
[Original air date: 12-21-21].
Find out more by ordering Dr. Keating’s book here: https://amzn.to/3p3AKeT
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
01:13 | The Power of The Scientific Method
11:41 | What is Truth, and Why Does it Matter?
18:17 | The Scientific Method: Inductive vs. Deductive
29:31 | Brian’s Origin Story
39:11 | Losing the Nobel Prize
47:47 | What Drove Brian to Aim At a Nobel Prize
1:00:46 | Brian’s Quest Takes a Turn For The Worse
1:09:53 | Into the Impossible: Behind the Title
1:20:01 | Disproportionate Returns & The Curse of Knowledge
1:29:48 | The Key to Pursuing Something Grand
1:32:59 | Scientific Pursuit, Happiness, & Fulfillment
1:50:14 | The Epistemic Approach to Problem-Solving
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Manage episode 437645830 series 2394360
What does it mean to go “into the impossible”? For Professor of Cosmology Dr. Brian Keating, it’s all about shattering the limiting beliefs around what a human being is capable of. In his latest book, Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Keating explores this question through the lens of the pursuit of one of humanity’s highest achievements: The Nobel Prize.
Today’s episode is a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the scientific method and first principles thinking, to the motivations that drive people to pursue the highest level of achievement.
[Original air date: 12-21-21].
Find out more by ordering Dr. Keating’s book here: https://amzn.to/3p3AKeT
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
01:13 | The Power of The Scientific Method
11:41 | What is Truth, and Why Does it Matter?
18:17 | The Scientific Method: Inductive vs. Deductive
29:31 | Brian’s Origin Story
39:11 | Losing the Nobel Prize
47:47 | What Drove Brian to Aim At a Nobel Prize
1:00:46 | Brian’s Quest Takes a Turn For The Worse
1:09:53 | Into the Impossible: Behind the Title
1:20:01 | Disproportionate Returns & The Curse of Knowledge
1:29:48 | The Key to Pursuing Something Grand
1:32:59 | Scientific Pursuit, Happiness, & Fulfillment
1:50:14 | The Epistemic Approach to Problem-Solving
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS
Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyITpodsept
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Navage: Get a cleaning kit as a FREE gift with your order, but only by going to https://impacttheory.co/navageITpodsept24
Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://impacttheory.co/netsuiteITsept
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What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
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