Inspired Towards Physics

The speaker reflects on their upbringing in a non-academic family that valued curiosity and education. Initially interested in music, they were influenced by a documentary on Einstein and supportive teachers, leading them to pursue physics and mathematics. The speaker appreciates the objective nature of these subjects, where success is measurable and not subjective.

What was the speaker's initial career aspiration as a child?

• A hockey player

• A scientist

• A teacher

• A musician

Which documentary had a significant impact on the speaker's interest in physics?

• A documentary on Newton

• A documentary on Einstein

• A documentary on Marie Curie

• A documentary on Galileo

What subject did the speaker find more enjoyable than practicing the piano?

• History

• Physics and Math

• Biology

• Chemistry

What role did high school teachers play in the speaker's academic journey?

• They encouraged the speaker to focus on literature.

• They discouraged the speaker from pursuing science.

• They had no significant impact.

• They inspired the speaker to excel in math and physics.

Why did the speaker find physics appealing compared to other subjects?

• It was more subjective.

• It was less challenging.

• It required less study time.

• It was fundamentally quantitative and objective.