• Curiosity Personified

  • Apr 24 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • From his early days of hacking Ma Bell's phone lines in the 1950s to his pivotal role in shaping synthetic biology, Tom exemplifies a relentless curiosity that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Drawing from personal anecdotes and pivotal moments in his life, Tom reflects on the power of self-directed learning and the transformative impact it had on his trajectory—from avidly reading Scientific American as a child to navigating the complexities of MIT's academic landscape. Through insightful conversations and reminiscences, the episode illuminates how curiosity, coupled with a hunger for knowledge, propelled Tom Knight from a curious boy into a pioneering figure in the fields of computer science and synthetic biology. Join Christina and Tom on a journey into the heart of curiosity, where every question sparks a new discovery and every challenge fuels innovation.

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    Executive Producers: Christina Agapakis and Joseph Fridman
    Senior Producer: Jocelyn Arem
    Writer: Ginger Eager
    Sound Design: Nina Pollock
    Creative Production: Arbo Radiko www.arboradiko.com

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