In Brains Matter’s continuing series on science communication, I continue my talk with Steve Mirsky, a journalist and author, editor at Scientific American, and podcast host about various aspects of science communication and the perception of science in the public.
This is part 2 of the discussion. If you haven’t listened to part 1, please go back and listen to episode 131.
Topics we discuss include:
- the impact of science communication
- where podcast listeners are located
- the increased number of science communicators
- where science communication has inspired people
- why do kids lose interest in science within schools?
- how do we influence kids to have a positive view of science?
- how does opportunity and influence affect this?
- the wonder of libraries
- Steve’s path into science
- OG’s path into science
- The impact of good teachers on interest in science
- The relationship between art and science
- How some sciences can lead into other types of science interests
Today’s listener of the episode is Bruce Wallace from Australia.
(Keep an ear out for an out-take from this episode!)
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