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#196 Merritt Moore - Ballet and Physics: not so separate after all
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Merritt Moore is known for her dual career as a professional ballet dancer and a quantum physicist. She holds a degree in physics from Harvard University and a PhD in quantum optics from the University of Oxford. Alongside her scientific achievements, Merritt has danced with prestigious companies such as the English National Ballet and Zurich Ballet. Her work explores the intersection of creativity and science, notably through her dances with robots on stages all around the world.
In this episode, we delve into the intricate dance between creativity and science, exploring how the act of asking the right questions can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. We reflect on the challenges of navigating dual passions in both ballet and quantum physics, emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and rejecting shame to fuel creativity. Merritt shares her insights on the need for a holistic approach to education, where conversation and emotional connection take precedence over traditional textbook learning. Through her journey, she invites us to consider how the unpredictable and the improbable can lead to profound breakthroughs in both art and science, so that, maybe, one day, these worlds are not treated as separate but one and the same.
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