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@bruhmndm3051
5 жыл бұрын
This woman is literally the best among Big Think speakers
@Beartechnology
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle has a so amazing. I love her intelligence, honesty, transparency, enthusiasm, and heart. Her videos are some of the very best that Big Think has to offer. Inspirational and informative every time. ♥️
@stevensstones
4 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Ongais he used it right. She's literally better than the other speakers on big think. Now, go mind your business.
@kevinfisher466
2 жыл бұрын
yes
@mer-ka-ba-
2 жыл бұрын
Still holds true 3 years later!
@akinishi1985
5 жыл бұрын
This is how truly genius people talk.
@charlesdp
5 жыл бұрын
It´s like Carl Jung said. Look inside.
@farmerd7174
5 жыл бұрын
The humble will be adorned.. We love you for that
@ahlambeyoud1709
5 жыл бұрын
well that's very brave to be this open and honest about your insecurities respect to that
@saliexplore3094
5 жыл бұрын
Whenever a BigThink video comes out that in which Michelle Thaller is talking, I subconsciously like the video before it even starts!
@alexvitorf
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I was just going to comment that, I got to know her in about 3 - 4 videos here but I already freakin love her! Some of the major figures here.
@danielskaluba5520
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, she's dope.
@Typhoonpeacepassion
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my! What a beautiful speech Michelle! Not only an astronomer, but you are born a communicator too. Cheers 🥂
@J.ROD_CLASSIFIED
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle, you are the BEST!
@tomgio1
5 жыл бұрын
Come on, really?! A few weeks ago I discover a brilliant astronomer on KZitem who communicates with passion and erudition, in a style that is understandable without being patronizing. And now she shares her vulnerabilities in a way that humanizes her to a degree that many of us can easily identify with. Ms. Thaller is inspiring and compelling enough to keep me on the internet, and fulfills a need that societal ignorance and divisiveness should be intimidated by. Much thanks!
@sashabrown60
5 жыл бұрын
@michellethaller I am a female mechanic and construction worker-skilled even and I totally get feeling like you don't fit even when you are as good if not better than your peers and noones outright stated that I do not belong..I KNOW I do belong, but I know I don't at the exact same time..talk about many world's right? Thank you for being a scientist and paving the way for more women to join the amazing community of women in power!!
@kritikasingh7731
5 жыл бұрын
I too want to be a mechanical engineer a stream which mostly boys opt for (but i am interested in mechanics). There are people who constantly discourage me, they most of the times are like "its a job for boys only, you don't belong here". And also there are people who constantly encourage me on what i am doing right now. Some days earlier a Institute of science and tech. arranged for a test for students who want to be a engineer someday , i also took part in that test and i was surprised and proud to see that I was the only girl in class of 40-45 students.
@sashabrown60
5 жыл бұрын
Kritika Singh I have a tiny piece of advice woman to woman..Never EVER give up on yourself and your dreams..believe in yourself and don’t give up!
@kritikasingh7731
5 жыл бұрын
Sasha Brown thank you I appreciate your words Sasha
@IncuManiac696
5 жыл бұрын
That self sabotage she talked about I can see a lot of people struggling through that, specially women for some reason nobody can't actually figure it out 100%. Inspiring video, loved it.
@nikkitytom
5 жыл бұрын
I’m in tears. I’ve heard many speakers on many topics in many places on this little blue marble, but this has to be one of the most honest and deeply moving talks I have ever heard. This is the humility which is at the core of greatness. The Universe does indeed choose ... and Michelle Thaller is one of its best choices!
@gooberpeas7926
2 жыл бұрын
This made me cry. Every step at becoming a Ph.D. biologist, professor, administrator, and teacher was overshadowed by the same self doubt. My mentors, both male and female, were key to helping me forward, but I didn't always have that. It was love of science, love and awe of the nature and the evolution of living things that kept me going. (I'm an older, retired woman. Things were different back then, but apparently yet the same.) Thank you, Michelle, for this lovely, poignant look at your truth. I wonder, what if any, version of this is felt by men and how common? My husband, a successful scientist, has never felt it.
@HakonFlaty
5 жыл бұрын
I never thought listening to an astronomer would make me fell a tear. A surprise and welcome inspirational talk. Tx
@sirbenjamin8315
4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to have you in the world of astronomy, and I'm glad you're here. Your fervor and excitement adds a tremendous dose of magic to the magic of the very universe itself. Your eyes are on the stars, but your feet are on the ground, and life just wouldn't be the same without you.
@ArvelJoffi
4 жыл бұрын
I experience this as musician. Whether by musicians or laypeople, I’ve been complimented so many times on my playing and my composition, but always feel like a complete imposter. I spend all of my time comparing myself to the true greats, and then about how far short of them I fall. 32 years of playing music, and feeling like a fake 99% of the time. And as a science enthusiast, I always feel like a complete moron when watching brilliant minds like Dr. Thaller’s, so this video was much needed. Thank you.
@Beautifulcoil
5 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on this channel. I love Michelle. She’s as inspiring and as poetic about space as Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrass Tyson. Astronomy shouldn’t be purely logical. It’s emotional, beautiful, and inspiring. We don’t need to suppress that part.
@theodoresweger4948
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling us about how your felt as a woman in those classes. I have talked with quite a few women at a Senior Center, and I cannot tell you how many times, I have realized what your experienced was so common. You are an inspiration apparently you have learned how to deal with these emotions. When I was in a calculus class back in the 1980's there was only one woman in the class, I remember she didn't do any better or worse than the men. The strange thing was the teacher mentioned something that had nothing to do with gender. The reason for some to be having a hard time was they really didn't have a good grasp on algebra, they would get most of the way through a problem and not be able to complete the problem because of not understanding of algebra or trigonometry. I had a very solid foundation in algebra and trigonometry, and had little trouble other than doing serious studying , and putting in the time required out of class. Thank you ever so much, and you know of course that Mrs. Einstein helped Mr. Einstein and was quite accomplished.
@MrPanama9red
2 жыл бұрын
Michelle, we welcome your intellect, enthusiasm, and love of astronomy with open arms. Read the comments and smile! We all accept you for all the knowledge you have and your wonderful way of explaining things that truly enlightens and inspires us. That is a gift in its self. Thank YOU!!!!
@LeeboProductions
5 жыл бұрын
She's correct, this isn't an exclusively female phenomena. I'm a national award winning Electrical Engineer, and I still to this day experience impostor's syndrome when amongst talented peers.
@jacksonpuckett6115
5 жыл бұрын
Somebody wanting a cookie !!!
@jeffsullivan2044
4 жыл бұрын
Since I was a very young boy, I would look up at the stars and sense I was a part of it all. Thanks to you, I realize I was right and why. You will be a " legend" when all is said and done! Thank-you!
@danielskaluba5520
5 жыл бұрын
I started this video thinking it was a fascinating insight into women in high-end science, and realized half-way through that this was a message targeted specifically at me. Thanks Michelle.
@williamavery2415
3 жыл бұрын
Michelle is brilliant but her greatest attribute for us, the public, is her beautiful easy in speaking that so connects with you.
@paulschenkel1660
5 жыл бұрын
This is what happens when we or others put labels on us. We start to question or limit our potential to become a better scientist, plumber or musician. I have talked about this issue with students in my classes. Asking them to remove these labels or limits to push themselves to become more than they think they are capable of.
@NicholasKrise
5 жыл бұрын
Dr. Thaller, I don't know whether you read the comments on your videos or not, but you probably helped more people than you'll EVER know with this video. As someone who suffers from the same self-doubt - crippling as you so eloquently described it - I never knew someone who's as successful as yourself could also suffer from the same demons that I do. Perhaps there's hope for me yet. (Aside - I too love the stars, but music is my 1st love, and probably always will be. But I really don't mess with it too much anymore. I didn't think I was good enough.)
@stephhhineee362
5 жыл бұрын
Graduating next week with a BS in Earth science and geology! Wooohooo
@markdougherty9917
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats
@ssiddarth
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎊🎆
@stephhhineee362
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@vwood2
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🌟
@jeanpaultiblier88
5 жыл бұрын
I currently study physics and environmental science at University of Houston, and I did not expect this video to express my fears and anxieties that I’ve been trying to hide from even myself. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, and to let me know that even people where you’re at have been where I currently am. I am a Mexican America “lower class” male, but have been told my whole life that I’ll never be smart or good enough at school. Only now that I’m 31 will I be getting my first bachelors degree. I will try my best to get a PhD one as well, but thanks again for sharing your story and quieting my anxieties. I hope to one day be anywhere as successful in the science world as you have. I love hearing your thoughts every week.
@jasmeenmalhotra2225
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a woman in management consulting and there this immense sense of relief that someone as strong and capable and competent as you goes through exactly the same stuff that I do. I constantly feel like I'm not working hard enough, not acquiring the right skills, not learning fast enough, I have almost an obsession with proving to myself that I'll be able to make the next promotion whilst constantly feeling that I never will and I'll be out on the street without a job. Throughout B-school in India, I struggled with having a non-STEM background and being a girl and being a foreigner (all the minorities wrapped up into one), and that kind of self-doubt sort of becomes ingrained. But the issue with imposter syndrome in my line of work is that, here, no one is going to tell you that they're happy to have you around, no one is going to reassure you, no one has the time or mindspace to deal with your self doubt - you just gotta keep picking yourself up and making the next presentation. It really helps the self-counselling process to realise that one is not alone in this sometimes lonely-seeming universe - thanks Michelle :)
@amandapereyra5532
5 жыл бұрын
“The Universe picks people to be fascinated by it.” - Michelle Thaller
@stephenjames9377
5 жыл бұрын
I loved that quote too - wonderfully inspirational.
@calebjaymes9710
3 жыл бұрын
Can I say. The honesty of this women is refreshing. I could listen to her for days
@anewman
5 жыл бұрын
I can relate on the imposter syndrome completely. Starting a career in IT after 4 years of school and still unsure I'm knowledgeable/experienced enough to be taken seriously.
@wolfsmith2865
5 жыл бұрын
I find it hard to trust anyone who is not awestruck by the stars.
@jacksonpuckett6115
5 жыл бұрын
But the Earth is flat remember?? The stars are just big lights the government put there ...
@Ta3iapxHs
5 жыл бұрын
@@jacksonpuckett6115 it's getting old..
@jacksonpuckett6115
5 жыл бұрын
@@Ta3iapxHs agreed
@rainbowunicode8352
5 жыл бұрын
@wolf smith I love the stars but I forget to go look at them. Plus it's harder in the city. Thank you for reminding me.
@jamesg8199
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle, you are exactly where you need to be.
@macomg.7169
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, this was so awesome and so needed to me! I studied music composition for three years and was the only girl in my class. Although everyone was very welcoming and never said anything about it I never asked a question too, I took all of the notes possible from the teachers to study them at home and hope to figure out all the things I hadn't understood in class, and I talked to very few people because in general I too was ashamed of my not understanding! It's mind blowing to me that these things are common! Sadly I didn't have her strenght so I just runaway from the place, took the minimum grade needed to pass the exams, got the paper and went away without saying goodbye and hoping everyone would forget about me. So I'm so touched by her story. Thanks for this ❤️
@fahimzahir9587
3 жыл бұрын
I really would consider her one of the greatest minds of our time. She is not only smart but a excellent disseminator of complex ideas which proves her understanding and brilliance.
@00Skyfox
5 жыл бұрын
That's how I feel every day of my life. Even with a huge group or community of people who are incredibly welcoming and encouraging, there's this constant nagging feeling of, "You don't belong here. Stay quiet, remain in the shadows, just go home." It's social anxiety, and it's downright debilitating.
@chiefsampson411
5 жыл бұрын
Wow Michelle Thaller is truly an incredible individual. I've loved watching her commentary on various shows for the last 15+ years now? Such a pleasure, and this open, and honest piece was incredible, and makes me realize I'm not crazy if someone as intelligent, and cool as she is struggles with those thoughts.
@floozieque1251
2 жыл бұрын
Don't sweat it kid, you have a god given talent of being able to impart very hard to understand concepts and ideas to the masses. I always learn from your times on youtube and believe me I'm a real pleb. Thank you for just being you.
@BeltramMilos
5 жыл бұрын
----- Universe is King. ----- Michelle Thaller is Queen. With heart from Slovenia.
@ctb3386
5 жыл бұрын
She is one of the best presenters there is.
@Actuary1776
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle is my favorite. Ironic she has struggled with her place in science, from my point of view she was born for it.
@timmarshall4881
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m a 65 yr old man. I’ve always felt like that also. Tim
@marionff9961
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you do much for this beautiful talk...
@tricktrick4940
5 жыл бұрын
You know what Michelle, every day when i get into my classroom , i get the same damn self-doubt. And also the same curiosity about universe as you have. I have finally found someone who feels the same as me. When u said about that how u should feel and behave as a physics student, i totally got resembled by u.
@denestuart5017
3 жыл бұрын
Michelle thank you so much for making this video and for having the courage to speak of your experience so openly. I am one of those men you refer to, and also lived much of my life in fear. I will be sharing your video in as many ways and with as many people as I can. In my role as a leadership coach, I meet many people who are trapped in the same way that you talk about and I will be using your video from now on to help people see there is a way through. This is the best, most open, honest and heartfelt account of a very common experience that I have ever seen. Truly inspirational.
@piyushs3322
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle, the way you explain things is so humble & good. With love from Bangalore , India 🙂
@SarahSmith-df7ny
5 жыл бұрын
I relate to this so much. Not feeling like you belong, feeing like you don’t fit the mold of your job. Theres so much shame:/ thank you for this video ❤️
@Dawn_Aramoana63
Жыл бұрын
A tad late for this incredible lady but never too late to catch up with her. Love everything she presents. So dedicated to her profession and audience. I hope the next celestial body discovered is named for her.
@andresjara3652
11 ай бұрын
This kind of honesty deserves attention.
@taotaostrong
4 жыл бұрын
She is such a lovely human being.
@caseriviera8331
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! Returning to school to pursue my dream has made this fear exponentially worse, knowing I'm not alone and especially from someone I respect has given me a kick-start I needed on Thanksgiving 2021 of all days.
@rebeccajones9757
5 жыл бұрын
I need encouragement too! I appreciate your perspective.
@nemophilas2050
5 жыл бұрын
Our time so lucky to have you !
@patrickryan1515
5 жыл бұрын
A 'Real' person, so down to earth (and with her head in the stars). 5/2019
@ricoswavey5
5 жыл бұрын
Omg I relate to this video soo much 🙆, thanks for sharing that with us. 😁🙏
@ScionLos
5 жыл бұрын
I feel her. I feel like I don’t belong anywhere.
@PhilipRhoadesP
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for being so honest - I'm sure that honesty is helping and inspiring LOTS of people . .
@rohitkumarz
5 жыл бұрын
You can tell by the way she was talking that she is grounded.. somehow felt that was brutally honest.. it’s so powerful to be that kind of person today.
@TimesRyan
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle! You inspire me! You do belong!
@alexdickinson1120
5 жыл бұрын
I freaking love this woman
@thisiszaphod
5 жыл бұрын
Imposter syndrome - yep, I have suffered that too, throughout University, and through my career and working life. When I retire, that will go, however!
@hideux
5 жыл бұрын
I think this is my first comment on a video. Michelle, I understand your fear but you can put some pride and self-confidence besides. Because I can assure you that you're inspiring at least one human living on other side of the world. Hope you read this.
@usuallydead
5 жыл бұрын
This is actually pretty sweet. She shows that scientists are human.
@sinakarimzad7326
2 жыл бұрын
what an inspiration ... Michelle, you are a gem and I will always appreciate you and the knowledge you have shared. What a positive impact you have had on me :) Thank you for everything!
@numanliu
5 жыл бұрын
My deepest heart-felt thanks for your inspiration, Michelle!
@gregmc8748
5 жыл бұрын
You're an awesome science communicator Michelle. Doubt is just a product of the mind....read more Zen....it;s just like bubbles on the surface of a lake...or pond. thoughts, that is.
@charlesdp
5 жыл бұрын
You are so adorable to be candid about that. I´m a 60 yro male and I´ve felt like that all through my life. Still do. Unfortunately, I let it get the best of me. Thanks Dr. Thaller.
@itsscience
3 жыл бұрын
Best person to explain anything in Astronomy. 🙏🏽
@albinscott
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience, Michelle! You enrich the scientific community.
@VeganWithAraygun
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle, I have admired you for as long as I have been aware of you these past couple decades of science and astronomy programs on TV and elsewhere. You are absolutely loved and respected by me in a way that if I could quantify in real measurable terms, would remove those lingering past self doubts permanently. It's sounds corny maybe, but I think the universe of you. ❤️☀️🌙🌠⚛️
@giraffe_admirer
5 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration to all engineers and scientists Dr Michelle!
@UyangaBoldMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michelle for sharing your thoughtful and honest self inquiry. 🙏
@user-hw4pt3ro3k
5 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably profound statement! Inspiring and realistic. Just loved it.
@cjg8763
5 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to hear you speak, Michelle. You are so passionate for what you do and it doesn't just show, it shines. Thank you for all that you do and for your awesome explanations.
@LyonHeart888
5 жыл бұрын
Profound admission... great and encouraging insight. ✨🖖🏾✨
@tyrannosaurhex6132
5 жыл бұрын
"One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision."
4:04 me too . family and friends can be the worst people of all .make guilt trips and worse . Stay positive..
@dealzright
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this personal revelation. In my case, the reaction was-"Jesus. So I'm not the only one!!" You are truly an inspiration to many, many people-(probably on more levels than even YOU realize). God bless, and as my grandson is fond of saying, "keep on keepin' on"
@Ta3iapxHs
5 жыл бұрын
Michelle is one of those scientists cutting through the bshit. More people need to see this.
@aaronseet2738
4 жыл бұрын
Men equally get lost and confused in class/lecture if they don't follow the pace of the lesson. I can testify to that with my own and friends' experience. The problem we don't raise hands to ask questions is mostly because we cannot exactly _pinpoint where_ we got lost, thus unable to know the correct question to ask. And while we're scrambling to sort out the confusion, the lecturer has gone on miles ahead, making the situation worse.
@gorgeousksyu4017
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing speaker. I love all the videos with Michelle
@kaushalshroff7933
3 жыл бұрын
I am a mess but I am still moving forwards. Amen.
@teresathomley3703
5 жыл бұрын
Pranams, Swamini!! You are wonderful and I love seeing you on How the Universe Works.
@mjt2231
3 жыл бұрын
I love her sincerity.
@osse1n
5 жыл бұрын
*The universe is the inner. The trick is to quiet the mind to let the universal intelligence guide you.*
@DingoAteMeBaby
5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nicely done big think.
@andymackey
5 жыл бұрын
I WANNA BE PART OF YOUR TRIBE! 😁 I'M FASCINATED BY THE UNIVERSE TOO. 😁 THIS WAS AWESOME! THANK YOU! 😁
@caseriviera8331
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly believed I was the only one that started at the stars like a dork while waiting for my take-out.
@sanjuansteve
5 жыл бұрын
Empathy is key to equality.
@katherandefy
3 жыл бұрын
This only has 2k likes??! It’s truthful. Spot on.
@Alexanderkermani
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a male. That is exactly what I'm struggling with now, because I'm a veteran (former FMF corpsman) who is going to school for computer science at 30, which I have zero background in. It's tough.
@DagoRuiz
5 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best videos by Big Think.
@HisGlory768
5 жыл бұрын
I so appreciated that. Thank You, Dr. Thaller.☺☺☺
@albertogarciaengineer3053
5 жыл бұрын
I love her, I love her passion and how she shares her thoughts
@ejmtv3
5 жыл бұрын
So many questions in my mind answered by her. And I can be able to share them because she explains so well
@PinkPixieFX1
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! I relate so much.
@asifmuzaffar1413
2 жыл бұрын
When you mentioned "my tribe," that was when I felt you were talking to me .
@christineo.9848
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michelle!
@MikhaelFlu
4 жыл бұрын
thank you Michelle you rock
@EyesOfByes
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I'm in a deep shithole of self doubt but this gave me more confidence of pursuing my dreams ☀️
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