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Contagion, plausible reality and public health: In conversation with Larry Brilliant

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...
Larry Brilliant: Enabling sustainable humanity through getting serious about risk

Larry Brilliant: Enabling sustainable humanity through getting serious about risk

by Andrew Maynard | Apr 1, 2011 | Communication, Emerging Technology, Recommended, Technology Innovation

I’ve occasionally been accused of thinking big when it comes to Risk Science. So I was rather chuffed to hear former Executive Director of Google.org Larry Brilliant out-big me on every point as he delivered the 10th Peter M. Wege lecture here at the University...
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