Unscientific America
Despite the fact that the US leads the world in scientific breakthroughs, most Americans can't name a living scientist-role model. Why don't we care more about science? And does it matter? According to Chris Mooney, it does.
Guests:
Chris Mooney, co-author of “Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future.”
- Patt Morrison for August 5, 2009
- LAPD Chief Bill Bratton Steps Down
- The Chief Speaks
- Chief Bratton Steps Down, City Reacts
- Unscientific America
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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