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Science and Story - Nature's Dramas

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

Tags

Environmental Science Courses Storytelling Courses Evolutionary Biology Courses Natural Disasters Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the intersection of science, ethics, history, and social responsibility in this World Science Festival panel discussion featuring five award-winning authors. Delve into the environmental forces that shape our lives, from diseases and disasters to evolutionary marvels, as these writers share insights from their best-selling books. Discover how both fiction and non-fiction offer unique perspectives on humanity's struggle with nature and the role of science in navigating these challenges. Join host John Hockenberry and panelists Diane Ackerman, Dan Fagin, David Quammen, Rebecca Skloot, and Neal Stephenson for a thought-provoking conversation about the power of storytelling in communicating complex scientific concepts and their impact on society.

Syllabus

Science and Story: Nature's Dramas


Taught by

World Science Festival

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