Brains Matter Episode 131 - Steve Mirsky (Pt 1) - Science Communication

In Brains Matter’s continuing series on science communication, OG talks to 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. Topics discussed include: - Steve’s background - The changing view of science by the public - Stereotypes of scientists - The modern take in television and movies of a scientist - Gilligans Island - Sports v Science - Perceptions of the Nobel Prize - Various strategies to get people interested in science - The IgNobel Prizes - The differences in science being communicated in print and through new media - Some fun science stories - How do we get children more interested in science at a younger age? - What is a science story? - The false objectivity of non-science media when they report on science stories - A discussion on climate change as an example - The reliance people have on science and engineering - The funding of science compared to other areas due to a lack of political will and public apathy - Some great science communicators Today’s listener of the episode is Joshua Weisskopf. This is part 1 of an interview with Steve – keep an eye out for part 2 in the next episode.
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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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