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Unavailable#253 The Philosophical Breakfast Club
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#253 The Philosophical Breakfast Club

FromScience for the People


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#253 The Philosophical Breakfast Club

FromScience for the People

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, we're looking back at four remarkable minds whose weekly meetings set the stage for a revolution in science and technology. We're joined by science historian Laura J. Snyder, to talk about her book "The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends who Transformed Science and Changed the World." And we'll speak to "Surly" Amy Davis Roth and Skepchick contributor Melanie Mallon, about the science track at CONvergence 2014.
Released:
Feb 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (57)

Science for the People is a long-format interview podcast that explores the connections between science, popular culture, history, and public policy, to help listeners understand the evidence and arguments behind what's in the news and on the shelves. Our hosts sit down with science researchers, writers, authors, journalists, and experts to discuss science from the past, the science that affects our lives today, and how science might change our future.