129 – Karl Kruszelnicki – Science Communication Pt 3
In todays show, I talk to Karl Kruszelnicki, also known as Dr Karl, about science communication, in the Brains Matter continuing series of science communication. Topics we discuss are:
– Why do we need a science week?
– Respect for education
– Different attitudes to education and science overseas compared to western nations
– The differences education makes to the community and to economics
– Why is science important?
– How much of our economy is based on science and technology?
– What makes a good science communicator?
– Some hints for a science career
Today’s listener of the episode is Richard Pruen from the UK
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