When science shapes culture: A ‘Good in Theory’ takeover part 2
Why do some scientific mistakes change the world while others refuse to disappear? Discover how flawed theories shaped society and science in this lively podcast conversation.
Ever wonder why some scientific ideas change the world while others end up in the history books' reject pile?
In part 2 of this special crossover event, we’re handing the mic to Rita (Cosmology Researcher) and Sofie (PhD Student) from the University of Sheffield, the brilliant minds behind the Good in Theory podcast.
Last time, they discussed how science is the process of being less wrong over time. In this part, Rita and Sofie are looking at the social impacts of mistakes in science theory.
So listen now to find out how a wrong theory helped clean up our cities, and at what happens when ideology keeps a dead theory on life support.
Credits
- Special Guests Host and Producer: Dr Rita Neves (Research Associate at the University of Sheffield)
- Special Guests Host and Producer: Sofie Ried (PhD Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Image: Created by Dr Rita Neves and Sofie Ried
- Produced by: Shaun Oliver (Marketing and Communications Manager at the University of Sheffield)
- Support from: David Heath (Digital Engagement Officer at the University of Sheffield)
- Special thanks to the 'Good in Theory' podcast