This episode presents a fascinating interview with a theoretical physicist, conducted by 宫师姐Chelsea as part of her "Beyond the Gaokao" project to broaden high school students' perspectives on life choices. The interviewee shares his unique journey: from being direct-admitted to Peking University's Yuanpei College through a physics competition, earning a US theoretical physics PhD, to becoming a software engineer in New York. This discussion offers insights into a "half-herded" high school life during SARS, the liberal arts model of Yuanpei College, and critical reflections on talent, passion, and making impactful life choices.

Originally posted on WeChat 公众号 @breakbarriers 《10号分享：竞赛保送北大元培的理论物理学博士谈天赋》

And 宫师姐Chelsea's blog

https://www.becomingchelsea.com/post/10%E5%8F%B7%E5%88%86%E4%BA%AB%EF%BC%9A%E7%AB%9E%E8%B5%9B%E4%BF%9D%E9%80%81%E5%8C%97%E5%A4%A7%E5%85%83%E5%9F%B9%E7%9A%84%E7%90%86%E8%AE%BA%E7%89%A9%E7%90%86%E5%AD%A6%E5%8D%9A%E5%A3%AB%E8%B0%88%E5%A4%A9%E8%B5%8B