Avi Loeb - Teachers Make a Difference - John Bahcall

The speaker recounts their first visit to the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, where they were introduced to Freeman Dyson and John Baker. Despite lacking knowledge in astrophysics, they were offered a five-year fellowship, which was a surprise as the decision was made before the official discussion. This opportunity allowed the speaker to pursue a successful career in astrophysics, for which they express gratitude.

Who was the first person the narrator was introduced to at the Institute for Advanced Study?

• An unknown fellow

• The administrator

• John Baker

• Freeman Dyson

What was the condition for the narrator to receive the five-year fellowship?

• To publish a paper

• To switch to astrophysics

• To teach a course

• To work with Freeman Dyson

How did the narrator feel about the fellowship offer?

• Confused

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Surprised and grateful

What was the reaction of the fellows when John Baker proposed the fellowship?

• They disagreed

• They were indifferent

• They all agreed

• They were surprised

What did the narrator thank John Baker for?

• For a short-term research project

• For allowing them to pursue astrophysics

• For offering a teaching position

• For introducing them to Freeman Dyson