I don't think about a theory of everything when I do my research. And even if we knew the ultimate underlying theory, how are you going to explain the fact that we're sitting here? Solving string theory won't tell us how humanity was born. Lisa Randall bearexplainfact share on social
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 connectconnectiondebate Change image and share on social
I don't think we have reached a point where art really translates into science. Perhaps for some people, having good visuals can help translate into science. Lisa Randall artgoodpeople Change image and share on social
I considered going into business or becoming a lawyer - not for the money, but for the thrill of problem-solving. Lisa Randall businessconsiderlawyer Change image and share on social
I would say it's important for scientists to speak out when they can and when they can be listened to. Lisa Randall importantlistenscientist Change image and share on social
The standard model of particle physics describes forces and particles very well, but when you throw gravity into the equation, it all falls apart. You have to fudge the figures to make it work. Lisa Randall describeequationfall Change image and share on social
Physicists have yet to understand why the Higgs boson's mass is what it is. Lisa Randall bosonhiggmas Change image and share on social
The thing I will say is that probably culturally, women are treated differently, which means, I think, you're criticized more, you have to listen a little bit more, you have to justify yourself. Lisa Randall bitecriticizeculturally Change image and share on social
If you keep telling girls they're less good at science, that will probably be self-fulfilling. But there are quite a lot of women who are good at it. Lisa Randall fulfillgirlgood Change image and share on social
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 fastgoodkid Change image and share on social
