315. Science Writing as a Discipline feat. Philip Ball

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc · Aug 7, 2023 · 1h 2m

It’s one thing to talk about the science and physics behind the notion of invisibility, it’s another thing to examine the cultural place that idea occupies in media and philosophy. Science writer Philip Ball wants to do both, and not just with things unseen. He’s written numerous books spanning a multitude of topics like the invention of color, how music works in the brain, and scientific rules of society. His latest book is The Book of Minds: How to Understand Ourselves and Other Beings, from Animals to AI to Aliens. Philip and Greg discuss the perks and pitfalls of interdisciplinary work…