Nathan Myhrvold: Archeology, animal photography, BBQ ...

The speaker shares a series of personal stories and interests, ranging from archaeology and nuclear reactor design to cooking and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. He humorously recounts experiences in the Atacama Desert, Easter Island, and with dinosaurs, while also discussing his work in metamaterials and culinary science. The talk concludes with a reflection on embracing diverse passions.

What was the speaker doing in the Atacama Desert?

What did the woman in the hotel lobby initially think the picture was?

What scientific paper did the speaker download before meeting the woman?

What is the significance of the moai statues on Easter Island according to the speaker?

What unique cooking experience did the speaker have while at Microsoft?

What is the speaker's approach to cooking barbecue?

What does the speaker mean by 'slow heroism' in relation to Jill Tarter?

How does the speaker describe the process of finding dinosaurs?

What does the speaker say about the study of dinosaurs and its implications for modern science?

How does the speaker connect his various interests and activities?