Foxes and Hedgehogs
Grant reflects on the importance of mentorship in research, expressing a desire to deepen his relationships with professors during his undergrad. He compares two types of thinkers—foxes, who have a broad understanding of many topics, and hedgehogs, who delve deeply into one area. Identifying as a fox, he values a wide-ranging knowledge base but feels he lacks the depth needed to make significant contributions in any single field.In this clip
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