Climate Change & COVID-19 | How To Refine Your Understanding Of Science & The Environment
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 6 April 2023
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
Today, we sit down with William Sargent, a NOVA consultant and the winner of the Boston Globe's Winship Award. He joins us in this episode to discuss his work as a renowned author and scientist covering subjects such as marine biology, fishing, diving, underwater photography, global warming, and more.
William has written a whopping 27 books about science and the environment. These include World on Edge: Covid-19, Climate Change, Ukraine and Solutions, and Storm Surge: A Coastal Village Battles the Rising Atlantic. His distinct insight is informed by years of research and personal interaction with the issues he tackles…
In this episode, you will learn about:
- What a scientific author does.
- How severe storms can impact beaches, and how they compare to sea level rise.
- Insights from journalists regarding the current war in Ukraine.
- The potential origins of COVID-19.
William is determined to bridge the gap between science and storytelling – and the success he has achieved is fascinating. Wondering how his work has contributed to scientific narratives around the world? Tune in now!
To find out more about William and his work, click here now!
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| 0:00.0 | So I have these three journalists |
| 0:02.6 | and they're covering the stories |
| 0:04.2 | so they, you know, they will go |
| 0:06.4 | and they'll be talking to the scientists. |
| 0:08.5 | But then they also each section |
| 0:10.6 | of the book opens with an editorial meeting. |
| 0:13.2 | So the editor, paper, |
| 0:14.9 | which happens to be the Boston Globe, |
| 0:17.2 | is assigning people to go out |
| 0:20.2 | and cover different stories. |
| 0:22.6 | And then they talk about the stories |
| 0:24.6 | and how they're going to cover them |
| 0:26.1 | and what's important and what's not. |
| 0:28.6 | Don't forget frequently as questions. |
| 0:30.3 | Common sense, common knowledge or Google. |
| 0:32.9 | How about advice from a real genius? |
| 0:35.0 | 95% of people in any profession |
| 0:37.4 | are good enough to be qualified in license. |
| 0:39.4 | 5%? |
| 0:40.2 | Go above and beyond. |
| 0:41.2 | They become very good at what they do. |
| 0:43.0 | But only 0.1% are real geniuses. |
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