"The most successful scientist thinks like a poet — wide-ranging, sometimes fantastical — and works like a bookkeeper. It is the latter role that the world sees." -- E.O. Wilson
Such a great primer about science as an activity and a career, John. The "scientist as nerd" meme is a serious problem. Scientists fail to communicate what a CREATIVE business it is. The artists get all the glamor.
Thanks, Baird. I appreciate it. I might have hampered my career on the traditional metrics by giving in to too many of my ideas, not least by retiring early to write books and articles. But I have had a blast and would 'do different' every time.
"The most successful scientist thinks like a poet — wide-ranging, sometimes fantastical — and works like a bookkeeper. It is the latter role that the world sees." -- E.O. Wilson
Such a great primer about science as an activity and a career, John. The "scientist as nerd" meme is a serious problem. Scientists fail to communicate what a CREATIVE business it is. The artists get all the glamor.
Thanks, Baird. I appreciate it. I might have hampered my career on the traditional metrics by giving in to too many of my ideas, not least by retiring early to write books and articles. But I have had a blast and would 'do different' every time.
I really liked your 5 minute field naturalist exercise. It brings a nice structure to mindfulness outside. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome, I hope you find it helpful.