PIRSA:08090026

Talking to My Dog about Science: Weblogs and Public Outreach

Orzel, C. (2008). Talking to My Dog about Science: Weblogs and Public Outreach. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/08090026

Orzel, Chad. Talking to My Dog about Science: Weblogs and Public Outreach. Perimeter Institute, Sep. 08, 2008, https://pirsa.org/08090026 

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            doi = {10.48660/08090026},
            url = {https://pirsa.org/08090026},
            author = {Orzel, Chad},
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            language = {en},
            title = {Talking to My Dog about Science: Weblogs and Public Outreach},
            publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
            year = {2008},
            month = {sep},
            note = {PIRSA:08090026 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
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Chad Orzel Uncertain Principles

DOI 10.48660/08090026
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Talk Type Conference

Abstract

At a time when the great challenges facing our civilization are scientific in nature (climate change, sustainable energy, pandemic disease), improving the voting public\'s understanding and appreciation of science is more important than ever. I will argue that the Internet in general and weblogs specifically provide an opportunity to address this problem, both through bringing science outreach directly to the public, but also by humanizing scientists to the public. I will illustrate with examples from my own experience blogging about physics for a popular audience, including explaining quantum mechanics to my dog.