Walter Isaacson in conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (48)

0:01 Scientific Revolutions and Writing About History chapter 3
0:01 Authors Discuss New Books and Career Highlights
1:49 Combining Biography and Science in Writing
3:17 Using Biographies to Demystify Science and Technology
5:13 Author's Approach to Writing a Biographical Narrative chapter 3
5:13 The Discovery and Ethics of RNA Molecules
6:28 Crafting Compelling First Scenes in Fiction Writing
7:46 Breaking Down Barriers in Male-Dominated Science
9:51 The Importance of RNA in Modern Science chapter 2
9:51 RNA's Role in Cellular Function and Inflammation
11:35 Importance of Scientific Method in Society
14:10 Leadership Styles and Effective Team Collaboration chapter 3
14:10 Leadership Styles and Effective Team Collaboration
15:59 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry Announcement
17:22 Collaboration and Ethics in Gene Editing Research
18:55 Ethics of Gene Editing for Human Traits chapter 2
18:55 Gene Editing and Moral Dilemmas
20:52 The Impact of Adversity on Personal Growth
23:01 Gene Editing and Disease Prevention Strategies chapter 2
23:01 Gene Editing for Human Enhancement and Disease
25:06 Ethics of Genetic Enhancement and Disability
27:28 Defining Disability and Gene Editing Ethics chapter 2
27:28 Defining Disability and Societal Prejudices
29:07 Ethics of Preventing Genetic Disorders
31:40 Individual Rights vs Societal Rules in Gene Editing chapter 4
31:40 Role of Individual vs. Societal Rules
33:21 Historical Figures' Support for Science and Nature
34:53 Biden Administration's Approach to Life Sciences
36:08 Importance of Science in Addressing Global Crises
38:02 Participating in Science and Civic Engagement chapter 2
38:02 Participating in Science and Civic Engagement
40:25 The Dangers of Polarization in Modern Society
42:26 Global Unity in Times of Crisis chapter 4
42:26 Global Unity in the Face of Crisis
44:15 American Resilience and Scientific Collaboration
45:37 Science and Public Perception of COVID-19
47:12 Gene Editing Ethics and International Regulation
48:51 Gene Editing Ethics and International Cooperation chapter 2
48:51 Gene Editing Ethics and International Cooperation
51:36 Writing About Living People vs. Historical Figures
54:00 Early Experiences Shaping Presidential Biographies chapter 3
54:00 Origins of Professional Relationships and Biographical Research
55:49 Research Process in Historical Writing
57:03 Organizing Research and Writing in Chronological Order
58:26 Crafting a Chronological Narrative in Historical Writing chapter 3
58:26 Crafting a Chronological Narrative in Historical Writing
1:01:07 Reading Habits and Favorite Books
1:02:59 Reading Habits and Book Recommendations

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