Perceptions of Scientists (with Sam Gregson)

Update: 2012-11-04

Description

Andy is joined by Sam Gregson—who works on a “very big thing in Geneva”—to discuss public perceptions of scientists, as revealed through fiction and the media.

CP violations; sinusoidal need & perception; hypocritical stand-up sets; aliens; Stargate SG-1; destroying the magic; Spock; Brians with Ph.D.s; and more.

Santa Dash 2012

Tracklist

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Love Rollercoaster

Right Said Fred – I'm Too Sexy

Carly Simon – You're So Vain

The Flying Lizards – Money (That's What I Want)

Pilot – Magic

D:Ream – Things Can Only Get Better

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Perceptions of Scientists (with Sam Gregson)

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Perceptions of Scientists (with Sam Gregson)