

Babbage: Science book club
Dec 20, 2023
Join Alok Jha and his guests as they discuss the significance of science books, including 'The Periodic Table' by Primo Levi and 'Madame Curie' by Ève Curie. They explore the blending of art and storytelling with science, the importance of collective knowledge, and the shift to a gene-centered view of evolution.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of Books in Science
01:46 • 4min
The Periodic Table: Chemistry as Metaphor for Life
05:23 • 14min
The Importance of Being Social and Collective Brain
19:28 • 2min
Madame Curie: A Journey of Struggles and Success
21:07 • 7min
Books on the Shift to a Gene-Centered View of Evolution
27:56 • 13min
Books, Cyanotype Prints, and Gratitude
41:14 • 2min