Brains Matter Episode 130 - Ian Woolf - Science Communication in Australia

In the Brains Matter continuing series on Science Communication, OG talks to Sydney science journalist, Ian Woolf. Topics discussed include: - How Ian got into science communication - How well is science communicated in Australia? - Where does most of the communication come from in this country? - The government’s lack of valuing of education - Why is science communication important for public dialogue? - What is being done particularly well in Australia? - What science shows are being shown on television? - The origins of Mythbusters - OG proposes the idea of ABC4 – the science channel! - Where can you find science on the internet? - What is the delineation between science communicators and scientists who communicate? - How does “authority” affect people’s perception of the communication of science? - What needs to be done to help communicate science to the public?
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Brains Matter is a podcast out of Australia, which features stories on science, curiosities and general knowledge. It also features interviews with various experts in science and other interesting areas.

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