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Join Gita Wirjawan for an in-depth conversation with Nobel Laureate Walter Gilbert as he shares his extraordinary journey from his early life in Cambridge to his groundbreaking contributions to science. Explore his shift from chemistry to theoretical physics, the pivotal role of technology in his lab experiments, and the critical discoveries that shaped modern genetics. Delve into his entrepreneurial ventures, the ethics of scientific advancements, and his thoughts on the current state of science and society.

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About Luminary:
Walter Gilbert is a renowned American biochemist and 1980 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, known for his pioneering work in DNA sequencing. He also co-founded biotech companies Biogen, Myriad Genetics, and Paratek Pharmaceuticals. Beyond science, Gilbert is also an accomplished artist, working primarily in photography and visual arts, with his works exhibited in galleries worldwide.

About the Host:
Gita Wirjawan is an Indonesian entrepreneur, educator, and Honorary Professor of Politics and International Relations at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham. He is also a visiting scholar at The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University (2022—2024) and a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
03:02 - Early Life of a Nobel Laureate
08:23 - Education Journey
14:59 - Interest Shift from Physics to Biology
33:50 - Early Academic Career
48:19 - DNA Sequencing and Nobel Work
50:00 - How Did He Know that He Would Win The Nobel Prize?
57:40 - Scientist Turned Entrepreneur
1:11:50 - How to Marry Science and Entrepreneurship
1:21:13 - Bioethics and Tech Feudalism
1:25:58 - Politization and Capitalization of Science