by Andrew Maynard | Oct 10, 2011 | Emerging Technology, Policy
In his opening remarks at this year’s Summit on the Global Agenda, World Economic Forum founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab placed the need for new models to support effective use of technology innovation firmly on the table. This is the fourth year I...
by Andrew Maynard | Oct 7, 2011 | Education
Two years ago, I wrote a piece about ten things that inspired me to become a scientist. One of those was my high school teacher. We never kept in touch, but through the miracle of the web, that post eventually came to his attention, and we connected again. The other...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 24, 2011 | Emerging Technology
Question: What do you get if you place some of the leading thinkers and practitioners in the fields of technology innovation, risk and sustainability in the same room for two days? Answer: one whopping headache! Not because of the confusion and cacophony, but because...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 14, 2011 | Communication, Education, Engagement, Public Perception, Recommended
Blockbuster movies aren’t usually noted for their scientific accuracy and education potential. But since its release last week, Steven Soderburgh’s Contagion seems to be challenging the assumption that Hollywood can’t do science. The other day I...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 11, 2011 | Communication, Education
There’s been quite a bit of chatter about the “Brian Cox Effect” in the UK recently, as interest in science seems to be on the rise. But I haven’t heard anyone talking about the “Charlie McDonnell Effect”. Maybe it’s because...
