I had a huge advantage when I started 50 years ago - my job was secure. I didn't have to promote myself. These days there's far more pressure to make a mark, so the temptation is to make adventure television or personality shows. I hope the more didactic approach won't be lost.
We only know a tiny proportion about the complexity of the natural world. Wherever you look, there are still things we donβt know about and donβt understand. [...] There are always new things to find out if you go looking for them.