Think Like Galileo: My Brown University Commencement Address (2022)

In 2022, I had the honor of delivering the commencement address at
Brown University. I used this incredible opportunity to talk about
a personal hero of mine: Galileo Galilei. Galileo was a scientist
like no other. He boldly challenged the status quo through his
discoveries and relentlessly pursued the truth, even when
persecuted for doing so. His journey offers timeless lessons for
scientists today, especially for graduate students who will shape
the future of science. My goal with this lecture was to inspire the
next generation of thinkers, and I hope it does the same for you.
Tune in to learn more about how Galileo set the gold standard for
scientists. Key Takeaways:  00:00:00 Intro  00:02:06 My
early days at Brown University  00:08:08 Galileo’s
legacy  00:24:18 Losing the Nobel Prize  00:40:48
Interstellar dust and mistakes  00:46:48 My motto 
00:48:29 Audience questions 01:03:39 Outro Additional
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