My father was a research scientist in tropical medicine, so

My father was a research scientist in tropical medicine, so I always assumed I would be a scientist, too. I felt that medicine was too vague and inexact, so I chose physics.

📖 Stephen Hawking

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🎂 January 8, 1942 – ⚰️ March 14, 2018

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This quote highlights how family influences and perceptions shape career choices. The speaker's perception of medicine as vague led them to pursue physics, emphasizing the importance of clarity and precision in scientific pursuits. It reflects how personal biases and experiences can steer one's path, illustrating the value of understanding different scientific disciplines and the diverse motivations behind choosing a particular field.

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