A viewer asked me a simple question:

“Are you a scientist?”

It turns out, the answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

In this video, I explore what it really means to be a scientist—starting with a comparison to photography, where not everyone who takes pictures considers themselves a photographer. I also touch on the work of Marcel Duchamp and how art challenges our definitions of identity and expertise.

From there, I reflect on early experiences—like what we think science is back in 2nd grade—and how that definition evolves over time.

Finally, I walk through four core elements (inspired by ChatGPT) that help define what being a scientist actually means in practice.

This is less about credentials—and more about mindset, curiosity, and how we choose to engage with the world.

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