that interview is really great. i have watched it a few times. i think it makes it clear why simons has been so successful. he doesn't seem to really second gue

that interview is really great. i have watched it a few times. i think it makes it clear why simons has been so successful. he doesn't seem to really second guess, just does things, delegates well, and despite being obviously brilliant, he seems to have a very practical and humble mindset. the TED interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5kIdtMJGc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5kIdtMJGc8) is also good, despite the host's frequent vapid questions. in that interview, simons elaborates on his funding of origins of life studies and efforts.