Theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson - ScienceLives

The transcript covers a range of topics, starting with childhood aspirations of creating video games. It includes advice from an advisor on time management and focusing on important tasks. The speaker highlights the benefits of travel and attending conferences for idea generation. Influential figures in computation, such as Alan Turing and personal mentors, are mentioned. The transcript concludes with a discussion on the limited reliance on computers in theoretical computer science.

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