66 | Michael Fischbach and the scientific decision tree

In this episode, Stanford professor Michael Fischbach discusses insights from his course on how to choose meaningful research problems. Highlights include: - Invest time in problem selection: Spend more time upfront selecting the right research problem. - Date ideas: Before settling on an idea, explore multiple alternatives without emotional attachment. - Fixed vs. floating parameters: Early on, clearly define what aspects of your research idea are fixed and which can be flexible. - Manage r...