If you have an hour to spare...

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Might I recommend listening to the CBC Radio's Ideas episode "How to Think About Science" featuring Richard Lewontin's take on it.

I think he offers a lot to think about.

(Of course, if you don't like him, there are 17 other episodes and ways to think about science).

Comments

B said…
Hmmm... if one is not particularly fond of science, would this radio broadcast put that particular person to sleep? :)
April 25, 2008 11:51 AM
Barbara said…
That would probably not be my choice of how to use a spare hour, but I'll keep it in mind nonetheless. I need to read a 400-page book over the coming week, so any spare hours will be devoted to reading!
April 25, 2008 4:03 PM
Anonymous said…
Just read the line up of subjects covered and some look rather fascinating so i've bookmarked it :D Thanks for the recommendation ;)
April 26, 2008 6:44 PM
Richard said…
breal: it is not really about science, it is more about epistemology (in particular related to science). I think it would be of interest to anyone who is interested in thinking.

barbara: it is an mp3, so you can download it onto an mp3 player, or burn it to a CD and listen to it as you commute about.

aka R'acquel: they are interesting (some more so than others). But I think this one was of most interest - it is quite close to my own take on how to think about science.
April 28, 2008 8:40 AM
B said…
Well, that inspires me to look into it! Thanks.
April 28, 2008 11:15 AM
TorAa said…
Do they broadcast via internet as well?
April 28, 2008 4:44 PM
Anonymous said…
you have the same name and you're into science... are you sure this guy is not you? hehe!

have a great week, richard!!
April 30, 2008 5:33 AM
Richard said…
breal: I think it is something you would find interesting to listen to while walking / biking / driving. I don't think it is the sort of think you can just sit down and listen to – at least I can't. Most times I listen to Ideas it is in the car.

toraa: it is available as mp3 files (podcast) or streaming real-media. Personally, I would go with the mp3.

acey: I also share my name with King Richard the Lion-Hearted.
May 06, 2008 9:41 AM
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