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Unraveling the Myth: George Washington Carver’s Journey to Success Through Nature and Nurture

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I watched the PBS documentary “George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life” about perhaps the most famous black scientist, George Washington Carver. It’s worth noting that his success stemmed from a profound curiosity and eagerness to learn from a very young … Continue reading Unraveling the Myth: George Washington Carver’s Journey to Success Through Nature and Nurture

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What if scientists practiced anticipating the next paradigm shift in their fields?

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Reading the book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert has made me think about paradigm shifts. Discussed in the book, is how researchers trained with a certain viewpoint within their field are often hesitant to accept an abrupt change in … Continue reading What if scientists practiced anticipating the next paradigm shift in their fields?