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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 9 Apr 2015
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    “I want to study physics. My teacher says that physics is the greatest story ever told, and I think it would..."pic.twitter.com/lxHt7UhCg4

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      1. Mechteld Schiphorst‏ @BeckyAluoch 9 Apr 2015
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        @humansofny knowing where not to look might just be a big discovery all on its own

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      2. Robotbeat 🗽 🖖🏾‏ @Robotbeat 9 Apr 2015
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        .@humansofny @elakdawalla Physics undergrad provides an unmatched foundation to pursue anything in STEM later on. See @elonmusk.

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      3. Simon Porter‏ @AscendingNode 9 Apr 2015
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        @Robotbeat @humansofny @elakdawalla @elonmusk And, too many women/minorities are scared off even applying to Physics programs

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      1. bluefinn240‏ @bluefinn240 9 Apr 2015
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        @humansofny @avaponesse I think it's earth science but physics would be next

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      1. Frank Benson‏ @mfbenson1 9 Apr 2015
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        @humansofny @elakdawalla the way to tell a research scientist apart from a scientist: the researcher doesn't fully understand everything.

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      1. Benjamin Payne‏ @benjaminpayne 12 Apr 2015
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        @humansofny Even a discovery of where not to look is still a discovery.

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      2. Jenny‏ @MeleaniesMom 12 Apr 2015
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        @humansofny @TeacherReality When you of it from a "glass half full perspective" you might say you did make lots of discoveries!

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      3. Jenny‏ @MeleaniesMom 12 Apr 2015
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        @humansofny @TeacherReality When you "think"...I missed the word think, lol.

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        @humansofny @elakdawalla That's the chance u take,however there is more 2 it than that.To get the chance,& U can change direction if U want

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        @humansofny @elakdawalla Inspiring. Just don't focus too much attention on her last thought. That might dissuade a few future scientists!

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