A lot of people want to ignore the science, and put about information that isn't true. A con ask a conspiracy theorist, what would it take to persuade you that you are wrong? And they would have to say nothing. But in science, we change our minds in the light of new evidence. In science, it's ok to admit you're wrong. Is ok to change your mind.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili is the physicist who makes science look easy. He’s the author of several books, the latest of which is The Joy of Science, which offers eight core scientific principles that can be applied to everyday life. As a broadcaster Jim is perhaps best known as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific and he holds the position of Distinguished Chair in physics and University Chair in public engagement at the University of Surrey. Our host for this discussion is Media Editor for The Sunday Times, Rosamund Urwin.
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