This episode features Max Welling, a visionary at the intersection of science and machine learning. Starting under Nobel laureate Gerard 't Hooft, Max shifted from the enthralling world of physics to machine learning, inspired by the methods of his early studies. His journey through prestigious labs, including Turing Award winner Geoff Hinton's, illustrates his belief in intuition-driven research. For a long time now, Max has been pioneering ML methods using a broad toolkit of approaches. These days, he is blazing a trail in applications of ML in climate change and scientific advancements. His resilience, shaped by youthful dreams of aviation and overcoming his disappointment in not becoming a fighter jet pilot, fuels his relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation.