Introspectology

The Chatty Scientist: A Life Driven By Connection

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Güneş Taylor is a bubbly PhD student who lived in lots of countries as a child. We talk about how moving around a lot influenced her personality, why she doesn’t always fit in with other scientists, and why she worries some people might think she's disingenuous.

Topics Covered:
 
  • How moving around a lot as a child has shaped Güneş’ personality
  • What is was like having to leave home and move to another country at 15
  • How Güneş knew that leaving home was the right thing to do
  • Why Güneş feels different to other scientists
  • The belief that Güneş held as a child and why she’s changed her mind about it
  • The interesting phases Güneş went through as a child
  • Whether Güneş would describe herself as more creative or analytical
  • Which parts of being a scientist Güneş feels don't suit her
  • Güneş’ strengths and weaknesses
  • What Güneş’ ideal day would be like
  • How Güneş thinks other people see her
  • The best compliment Güneş has ever received
  • What Güneş would like people to say about her at her funeral
  • What Güneş would do if she had 9 months left to live
  • What Güneş would like to tell everyone in the world

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    Resources Mentioned:

     

    • Puttylike
    • @GunesTaylor on Twitter
    • Introspectologists
    • @Introspectology on Twitter
    • Introspectology on Facebook

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