#035: The Hardest Part of Being a Scientist?
Description
I’ve been closely following all of the Science Headlines in the news on a daily basis for the past 18 months. My observation of where all this is going is… not great. Every article is a random scatter of topics with no clear long-term messaging behind it. Is this reflective of audience appetite and the general fatigue around science reporting, or a flawed strategy in science communication?
In Episode 35 I talk about the solution to this problem, which (unfortunately?) inevitably comes down to education.
Chapters
(0:00 ) Introduction
(2:51 ) The worst part about science reporting
(4:01 ) Impact on Science Teachers
(6:19 ) The importance of range
(10:04 ) 1 strategy to setup your career in science communication
Show notes
* Science headlines in NY times
* Guardian’s 10 biggest science stories of 2023
* Range: Why generalists triumph in a specialised world
* Lessons from YouTube niching down
Talk soon,Jack.
BioLab Collective with Jack Wang is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit biolabcollective.substack.com
United States
