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Am I a Scientist? (A Viewer Asked Me This…)
A viewer asked me a simple question:
“Are you a scientist?”
It turns out, the answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems.
In this video, I explore what it really means to be a scientist—starting with a comparison to photography, where not everyone who takes pictures considers themselves a photographer. I also touch on the work of Marcel Duchamp and how art challenges our definitions of identity and expertise.
From there, I reflect on early experiences—like what we think science is back in 2nd grade—and how that definition evolves over time.
Finally, I walk through four core elements…
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