How is it like to work alongside Richard Feynman and Murray Gell-Mann?

Full episode: • #72 | Stephen Wolfram,...
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life and mind of one of the most influential figures in the world of computation and physics - Stephen Wolfram.
Today, we are talking to Stephen Wolfram, founder and CEO of Wolfram Research and creator of Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha answer engine.
We traced Stephen's academic journey from Eton College to Oxford and CalTech, covering milestones, first scientific papers at 15, and the shift from space to physics. Delving into chapters on his PhD, teaching at CalTech, and receiving the MacArthur Fellowship, Stephen shared insights on complex systems, mentorship, and encounters with figures like Richard Feynman and Steve Jobs. After exploring the creation and impact of Wolfram Alpha, the Wolfram Physics Project, and his current pursuits, we also gained insights into Stephen's productivity system, reflections on parenting, friendships, and Hollywood interactions.
Throughout the episode, Stephen imparted wisdom and advice for fresh college graduates, leaving a profound mark on the sands of history. We hope that his wisdom will help you mark the trajectory of your academic and professional career while you have fun listening to the new episode of our podcast. Enjoy!
Stephen Wolfram - / stephen_wolfram
Host: Arman Suleimenov - / suleimenov
Location: UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Los Angeles, CA
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[@OldCharlie-hg6io]

I saw his sister saying that when he understood something it was so deep that it became intuitive for him.

[@nc7341]

Stephen Wolfram - Truly magnetic!

[@diliff]

No, he's not magnetic. It's just the electromagnetic field that he occupies 😂

[@ANobodiemyspace]

i wonder what they would have accomplished as a complimentary team

[@michaelmicek]

As opposed to insulting, yeah.

[@qdav5]

Hard to say if they would have been better or not. Sometimes people need a professional adversary to push them forward. It's also difficult for two such remarkably successful men, each with strong personalities and lots of pride, to collaborate. I speak from observation, not personal experience. Sadly. :)

[@simonalcock1125]

Take a drink every time Stephen says "physics" or "a bunch of" 😮. Great talk

[@blucat4]

Feynman said "You should just work on physics." "There's quite a funny story he wrote to you in a letter, tell us about that." Feynman said "You should just work on physics."

[@Pteromandias]

Must be maddening working with Gell-Mann. He's always forgetting things.

[@michaelmicek]

It's not as bad as all that, because mainly what he forgets is how stupid you are.

[@NoName-zn1sb]

How articulate.

[@jaygarner2911]

Promo SM

[@davidrennie8197]

Please use "kind of" less:)

[@dahawk8574]

It's kind of annoying.

[@michaelmicek]

Heh. It's not like Stephen Wolfram is a KZbinr. The verbal tics are edited out of his books.

[@JJGhostHunters]

Isn't that common among British people?

[@davidrennie8197]

@@JJGhostHunters Not really, no. I think some have picked it up from TV media -- and we watch a lot of USA-made TV;) Currently there i an epidemic here of folk saying "like" every damned sentence, which drives me mad. The yutes are mainly afflicted by this. Again, probably picked up from the media and music stars.

did they count dead children by the thousands in their sleep ?

[@mitchelllevine5664]

Bigot

[@blucat4]

No, they slept soundly. You need to talk to the politicians.