Frances Arnold on fearlessness

“If you’re going to change the world, you’ve got to try really different things”

PhD student Sofie Ährlund-Richter got the chance to chat with 2018 chemistry laureate Frances Arnold. They discussed everything from fearlessness and motivation to creating a sustainable world and being persistent in pursuing long-term goals.

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