

Episode 33: Carl Zimmer, Science Writer
13 snips Dec 6, 2023
Carl Zimmer, science writer and author of 14 books, discusses the challenges of covering diverse scientific topics, the process of becoming a science writer, exploring the concept of chi and the search for what it means to be alive, the impact of the pandemic, using Scrivener and Bookends for organizing research and writing books, and the influence of literature on science
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Process of Becoming a Science Writer
02:04 • 12min
Exploring the Concept of Chi and the Search for What It Means to Be Alive
14:17 • 4min
The Impact of the Pandemic and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
18:12 • 4min
Using Scrivener for Organizing Research and Writing Books
21:59 • 4min
Using Software as a Second Brain and the Influence of Literature on Science
26:09 • 4min