It is extraordinarily difficult, even in academia, to find a job that will let you do whatever you want with your time. If you are determined to spend your time following your own interests, you pretty much have to do it on your own.
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I think the universe is pure geometry - basically, a beautiful shape twisting around and dancing over space-time.
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I'm afraid the workings of J.J. Abrams' mind falls outside the predictive capacity of any coherent theory.
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The only thing that makes sense is if the universe is beautiful and simple and elegant.
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As with any large investment, it can be emotionally difficult to abandon a line of research when it isn't working out. But in science, if something isn't working, you have to toss it out and try something else.
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My friends are all geeks. And many of them are scientists who love playing outside as much as I do.
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Ninety-five per cent of my time is virtually wasted.
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My father raised me to think independently and follow my own path in life.
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I've gotten e-mails asking, 'Are you taking students?' Well, come visit and I'll be happy to talk to you. But I'm not a degree-granting institution.