Tim Dowling: how not to interview eminent scientists
It was supposed to be a meeting between a great mind and mine. Instead, I was plunged into darkness and did some swearing
TL;DR
- The author is preparing to interview an eminent scientist via Zoom.
- Simultaneously, an electricity provider is scheduled to install a smart meter.
- The meter installer unexpectedly turns off the electricity, causing the author's computer and internet to fail.
- The author recovers by using their phone's hotspot and completes the interview.
- After the interview, the author discovers emails from other scientists who are now available.