Science and Story - Nature's Dramas
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
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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