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The best scientists ask the simplest questions, because they never lie to themselves that they understand something they do not.

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  1. Janna Levin Theoretical cosmologist
    The best scientists I know often ask the simplest questions. First of all, there’s probably some confidence there, but also they’re never going to lie to themselves that they understand something that they don’t understand.

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    ↗Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions | Lex Fridman Podcast #468youtube.com

    5 May 2025 · video · 3h 00m · spoken · official transcript

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