The speaker's experience as a scientist and podcaster validates Mike Menser's advice that 90% of learned information is incorrect, with the remaining 10% being crucial.

“He said, "Just remember, I'll never forget this. He said, "Just remember 90% of what you're learning is completely wrong, and the worst part is they don't realize they're wrong." And I said, "909%?" And he said, "90%." He said, "But the 10% that's right, >> those are the gems that you build off of."”