Not many people can claim to be pioneers in two fields, and certainly not in two fields as seemingly different as bovines and autism. However, the lessons learned through empathy, humanity, and courage throughout an illustrious career often bleed through the specific topic of conversation. With a spot on the 2010 Time100 list of the most influential people, a Double Helix Medal, multiple honorary degrees from around the world, inductee into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame, author of dozens of scientific journal articles in animals sciences and books on autism and disability, a Ted Talk and an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning movie of her own, here's my conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin.
Read the transcript here.