{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stories of Wonder","title":"Lucky's journey through science, photography, and education","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b44bf93c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3094,"description":"In this episode, Lucky shares his unconventional journey through careers in science, photography, and teaching - reflecting on the risks and rewards of embracing change. He shares his experience and challenges growing up in Australia, finding purpose, and his passion for connecting with people as an educator and photographer. Lucky’s story highlights the importance of perseverance, flexibility, and the joy found in embracing change.\nLearn more about Deakin's education courses here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/find-a-course/education-and-teaching\nCheck out Lucky's photography at: https://lakshalperera.com/\nChapters:\n00:00 – Intro: Meet Lucky Perera\n02:11 –  Childhood & Belonging\n03:58 – Discovering Physics & Passion\n05:42 – The Accidental PhD\n10:10 – Family, Culture & Expectations\n15:18 – Science & Society\n18:07 – Becoming a Photographer\n23:23 – Connection Through the Camera\n25:28 – Pandemic Pause & Career Reflection\n30:03 – Teaching & Community Impact\n39:45 – Awards & Recognition\n47:00 – Embracing Possibility\n49:45 – What’s Next for Lucky? ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uJXnl5LPpweP-_KbxTApv_lbSwDIKfUsusRf23F7tJ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMzU5/ZTlmNGFhZGU0OWRm/OGRmMzVkNWFhMmJm/Y2Q3YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}