2024 National Champion Dr. Adrian Bejan, a renowned mechanical engineer and professor at Duke University was awarded the prestigious 2024 AMSE Medal the highest honor from the Association of Mechanical Engineers which was originally awarded in 1920. Dr. Adrian Bejan and Andre Ray explore a wide range of topics, from personal experiences growing up in different eras to the importance of education and activism. They discuss the implications of political change, the prediction of election outcomes, and the significance of independent thinking. Dr. Bejan elaborates on his Constructal Law, which explains the flow of ideas and systems in nature and society. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology on education, the future of society, and the metaphor of basketball as a reflection of life. They conclude with reflections on the influence of figures like Nelson Mandela and the importance of nurturing individualism in a free society.

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