Jon 'Smashing Physicist' Butterworth
In this episode of the Inspireland podcast i was joined by world renowned particle physicist, Jon Butterworth.
Jon is a professor at University College London but is probably best known for his work on the discovery of the Higgs Bosun particle at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
Jon discusses his entry into the physics field, how becoming a Father changed the direction of his work, what it was like to discover the 'God particle,' and what's next for him now that the Higgs Bosun's existence has been proven.
Jon writes for the Guardian, has an excellent blog, makes numerous TV and documentary appearances, and recently wrote a surprisingly readable particle physics book, Smashing Physics, which describes his time and work at CERN.
Links to all of the above can be found at inspirelandpodcast.com
Enjoy the episode.
Direct download: E8_Jon_Smashing_Physicist_Butterworth.m4a
Bill 'Ethical Entrepreneur' Liao
In this episode of the Inspireland podcast we speak to Australian born investor, philanthropist, and global citizen, Bill Liao.
I initially approached Bill to speak to one of the co-founders of the Irish based CoderDojo project, a rapidly growing, volunteer led, free, coding movement aimed at children.
Bill agreed immediately and we set a date. Only when I began my research did I begin to realise that Bill was about much more than just the CoderDojo project.
My interview with Bill was one of the most enjoyable so far as Bill spoke with sincerity about his negative experience of the education system and the scars this left him, the racial intolerance he suffered as a child, his long search for truth, his conversion to sales, the importance of listening, and his hope to reverse climate change in his lifetime.
Bill is a force of nature. His positivity and optimism drives his personal and business success but it is his commitment to his passion projects, WeForest, CoderDojo, and The Hunger Project that he hopes will be his legacy.
Direct download: E7_Bill_Ethical_Businessman_Liao.mp3