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OUTLINE:

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(00:00) – Introduction

(10:42) – Difficult childhood

(27:47) – Jennifer Doudna

(30:44) – Einstein

(36:02) – Tesla

(53:07) – Elon Musk’s humor

(57:17) – Steve Jobs’ cruelty

(1:00:41) – Twitter

(1:12:50) – Firing

(1:15:35) – Hiring

(1:24:38) – Time management

(1:32:22) – Groups vs individuals

(1:36:08) – Mortality

(1:39:40) – How to write

(2:00:38) – Love & relationships

(2:05:33) – Advice for young people