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Michio Kaku

10/22/19

@ Lex Fridman

When I was 8, I was inspired by the unfinished manuscript of a great scientist, which made me realize the challenges even the best face in their work.

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Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

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Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

10/22/19

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Michio Kaku

10/22/19

@ Lex Fridman

Scientists often recall a pivotal moment from their childhood, around age 10, when they first realized the vastness of the universe beyond their immediate family.

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Narendra Modi

03/16/25

@ Lex Fridman

I often found myself feeling inspired by the books I read, thinking about how I could shape my own life like those remarkable figures I read about.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

Seeing how scientists interact and understanding that they are just people gave me an advantage in my career.

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Michio Kaku

10/22/19

@ Lex Fridman

Even in old age, scientists remember the excitement of their first encounters with the universe, which continues to inspire them throughout their lives.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

I realized that my childhood challenges, including my mother's struggles as a single mom and a doctor, shaped my desire to make a difference in the world.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

I became aware at Los Alamos that I was like a janitor of science, trusted to do simple tasks but not involved in major decisions, which made me envious of more capable scientists.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

To achieve greatness in science, one must see what others miss and embrace contradictions to make significant advancements.

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Jake Dyson

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

My early experiences with failure, including poor exam results, motivated me to prove my capabilities and set personal challenges in engineering.

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Doug Peltz

11/27/17

@ Y Combinator

I was inspired to leave my teaching job for a startup because I realized that I could reach a much larger audience and influence science education on a national scale.