Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili about science communication (incl. video)

[DennisN]

I just saw a great discussion with Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili, which covered a number of topics including science communication and the role and importance of popularizations, e.g. documentaries, books etc, including criticisms and praise of such. They also touch a number of other topics, including pseudoscience of which some types can be considered harmless and some harmful.

I highly recommend this discussion . (though it's 10 years old it's still relevant in my opinion)
I was also surprised once again how much I agree with Cox on so many topics.

Jim meets: Professor Brian Cox | University of Surrey
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, Professor of Physics and Public Engagement in Science at the University of Surrey hosts an audience with Professor Brian Cox - live at University of Surrey, Guildford

 

[PeroK]

I gave up completely on Cox when, in one of his BBC documentaries, he flew to the Bahamas to go scuba diving to explain that water was $H_2O$.

 

[atyy]

I gave up completely on Cox when, in one of his BBC documentaries, he flew to the Bahamas to go scuba diving to explain that water was $H_2O$.

That's exactly the sort of commitment we need! Can't wait for his black hole documentary.

 

[PeroK]

That's exactly the sort of commitment we need! Can't wait for his black hole documentary.

It's how my BBC license fee is spent that annoys me!