There can sometimes be this fear among laypeople: ‘I don’t understand everything in science perfectly, so I just can’t say anything about it.’ I think it’s good to know that we scientists are also confused some of the time. Lisa Randall Read Quote
The process of science is difficult and challenging. It involves always being aware that your ideas might be right or they might be wrong. I think it’s that kind of balance that makes science so interesting. Lisa Randall Read Quote
I grew up in New York City. I went to museums so much as a kid, and I guess I didn’t realize how much it affected me. Lisa Randall Read Quote
What makes me different as a scientist is that I’m kind of imaginative. The ideas just happen. Lisa Randall Read Quote
When I came to Harvard, I was debating between math and science, and I guess I thought in the end I wanted something that could connect to the real world. I liked puzzle-solving and connections. Lisa Randall Read Quote
I do try to do high-impact work, and I try to think of ideas people haven’t thought about that have broad implications, but I don’t restrict myself to that. I try to work on things that I find interesting. Lisa Randall Read Quote
Organized religion and musicals present tenets to live by that don’t entirely make sense but, on the whole, make people who believe them secure, thus giving an appearance of inclusiveness. Lisa Randall Read Quote
I was always good at math, but I was good at everything. It sounds obnoxious, but I was just smart. In school, it’s kind of obvious when you’re learning things faster than other kids. Lisa Randall Read Quote
When you’re reaching out to people beyond the scientific community, image does matter. Lisa Randall Read Quote
