James Neher, student at the Illinois College of Optometry, shares his story, early memories of Brazil, England, soccer (a.k.a. football), his windy path to becoming an eye doctor, and his passion for people and photography with his brother and host Aidan. Website, Email Newsletter: commonscientists.com | Support Us: patreon.com/commonscientistsResources:Campinas, Brazil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campinas Fila Brasileiro (or Brazilian Mastiff): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fila_BrasileiroArapaima Fish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArapaimaShedd Aquarium: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/Manchester United: https://www.manutd.com/ Will Corcoran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wcorcoran/El Capitan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_CapitanFree Solo (Documentary): https://films.nationalgeographic.com/free-solo Carleton College: https://www.carleton.edu/Spaced Repetition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetitionEndless Forms Most Beautiful by Sean B. Carroll: https://amzn.to/35EPiqW Biochemistry - A Short Course by John L. Tymoczko: https://amzn.to/35IikWT James’ Favorite Photography YouTubers: Josh Katz, Hayden Pederson, and Willem VerbeekRead this if you want to take better photos (Book): https://amzn.to/2SQeqIJ Understanding Exposure (Book): https://amzn.to/3qli35A