Her Second Act : Fotini Markopoulou on Life Beyond Physics - Issue 38 : Noise
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If all science is either physics or stamp collecting, as Ernest Rutherford supposedly said, you get the impression that Fotini Markopoulou, 45, would find a way to make both endeavors equally fascinating. Five years ago, the acclaimed physicist decided to shift from the study of quantum gravity—one of the most theoretically and mathematically confounding challenges in modern science—to working as a product designer, grappling with business plans, accountants, and the minutiae of making things for everyday problems. Markopoulou is now at the helm of a London-based start-up, Doppel, which will soon release its first product, a kind of watch that uses vibration to tweak your mental alertness and emotional state. She sees no contradiction between her diverse professional interests, and (...)
