Science Comedian #26

September 25, 2009

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

Brian Malow, earth's premier science comedian, discusses using humour as outreach, why people are scared of science, and what's so funny about the second law of thermodynamics. And on Speaking Up we disucss H1N1 anti-vaccination paranoia with Scott Gavura.

Guests:

  • Brian Malow
  • Scott Gavura
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