How to Self-Study Silicon Photonics and Innovate Blood Testing - Michael Dubrovsky's Story

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Chapters (14)

Introduction to Michael Dubrovsky and his journey
1:12 Michael's academic background and early attempts at grad school
2:24 Importance of one-on-one tutoring and apprenticeships
4:39 Combining self-study with guidance from experts
6:39 Working for free to gain valuable experience
8:49 Michael's transition from startups to studying Silicon Photonics
10:34 Exploring Bitcoin and the connection to Silicon Photonics
12:31 The process of learning Silicon Photonics through various methods
14:43 Taking a pivotal Silicon Photonics class and designing chips
16:05 Deep diving into Bitcoin mining and energy consumption
18:08 Developing the idea of optical computing for cryptography
20:08 Michael's thoughts on identifying high-impact problems
21:12 Leveraging online resources and reaching out to top researchers
23:29 Michael's advice for aspiring self-learners in deep tech
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