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OUTLINE:Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.(00:00) - Introduction(10:42) - Difficult childhood(27:47) - Jennifer Doudna(30:44) - Einstein(36:02) - Tesla(53:07) - Elon Musk's humor(57:17) - Steve Jobs' cruelty(1:00:41) - Twitter(1:12:50) - Firing(1:15:35) - Hiring(1:24:38) - Time management(1:32:22) - Groups vs individuals(1:36:08) - Mortality(1:39:40) - How to write(2:00:38) - Love & relationships(2:05:33) - Advice for young people