Angela Saini is the author of Geek Nation and an award-winning independent journalist based in London. Her book is about a journey through India, to find out whether the country is set to become the world’s next scientific superpower. http://www.angelasaini.co.uk/ Angela’s work focuses on science, technology and their impact on society. Her writing has been published in New Scientist, Science […]
July 1, 2011
Ian Stewart’s is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University where he maintains an active research program. His latest book is Mathematics of Life. Ian is know for his ability to popularise mathematics, and in 2001 he was awarded the Royal Society’s Michael Faraday Medal for furthering the public understanding of science. His bestselling books include Professor Stewart’s […]
June 24, 2011
Marc Abrahams is editor and co-founder of the science humour magazine Annals of Improbable Research, its website Improbable.com, and is the founder and master of ceremonies of the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony – honouring achievements that make people LAUGH, and then THINK. The Prizes are handed out by genuine Nobel Laureates at a gala ceremony held each October […]
June 17, 2011
Jim Baggott has been studying and writing about the history of physics for nearly 20 years. Jim’s latest book is The Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments. His previous books have been widely acclaimed and include A Beginner’s Guide to Reality, Beyond Measure: Modern Physics, Philosophy and the Meaning of Quantum Theory, and Atomic: The First War of Physics […]
June 3, 2011
Martin Rees is Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics and Master of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. Martin’s latest book is From Here to Infinity: Scientific Horizons, which expands on hIs 2010 BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures. He was the President of the Royal Society until 2010, and is the Astronomer Royal. A member of […]
June 1, 2011
Dorian Lynskey is a music writer for the Guardian. His latest book is 33 Revolutions Per Minute:A History of Protest Songs. He was the Big Issue’s music critic for three years and has freelanced for a host of titles, including Q, Word, Spin, Empire, Blender and the Observer. He is also the author of The Guardian Book of […]
May 23, 2011
Recorded Monday 23rd May 2011 at The Free Word Centre. Chair: Becky Hogge, with Gia Milinovich, Angela Saini and Ken Hollings. Over the last century technology has evolved exponentially and has changed our lives in ways that are too numerous to count. But what effect does technology have on wider society? How has it changed the ways we interact and […]
May 20, 2011
Adam Curtis is a producer, writer and director. Adam’s latest series, All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace begins on BBC2 on 23rd May 2011. He has produced and directed television documentaries such as Pandora’s Box, The Mayfair Set, The Century of the Self, The Power of Nightmares and The Trap. Curtis’ programs, though […]
May 13, 2011
Jon Ronson is an author, broadcaster and journalist. His latest Radio 4 series of Jon Ronson on… is currently airing, and he continues to be a regular contributor to The Guardian. Jon’s latest book is The Psychopath Test. Jon Ronson began his journalistic career as an award-winning columnist for Time Out. He has made numerous TV […]
May 6, 2011
Brian Clegg is a science journalist and writer. He runs www.popularscience.co.uk and is the author of Inflight Science: A Guide to the World From Your Airplane Window. Brian’s other books include Armageddon Science, Before The Big Bang, and A Brief History of Infinity. http://www.brianclegg.net
July 8, 2011
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