by Andrew Maynard | Jun 26, 2009 | Emerging Technology, Rethinking Science & Technology
Part 7 of a series on rethinking science and technology for the 21st century Yesterday, I listened to respected economists discussing geoengineering; gave a Skype interview on nanotechnology from the comfort of my own home; and watched as reactions to Michael...
by Andrew Maynard | Jun 23, 2009 | Communication, Engagement
Back in April I posted data on three indicators of “influence” for ~400 science-focused Twitter users – based on David Bradley’s list of “Scientific Twitter Friends.” Intrigued to see how these Tweeps’ influence evolves over time, I will be...
by Andrew Maynard | May 13, 2009 | Communication, Recommended
In the long run, does art trump science? Lateral communication—sending information from point to point around the world—is so fast and efficient these days that we tend to take it for granted. But how good are we at passing information forward in time—what you might...
by Andrew Maynard | May 5, 2009 | Civic Science, Communication, Engagement
Last week I asked a rather trivial (did someone say trite?) question (the 2-second Two-Cultures poll) about perpetual motion machines – as a gentle lead-up to this week’s 50th anniversary of CP Snow’s Two Cultures lecture. So what were the results...
by Andrew Maynard | Apr 28, 2009 | Communication, Engagement, Public Perception
A 2-second distraction in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of CP Snow’s Two Cultures lecture: Take the two-cultures poll (below), and see how your answer aligns with those from others: Take Our Poll (If you can’t see the poll, click here) Now...
