The winter Faith issue of World Policy Institute carried an article, written by Professor Christophe Galfard, who holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, which encourages scientists to share their findings with all in lay terms since science connects us to our past and to our future and “for a few hours, all these disparate people become passionate about our world as most scientists” through story telling.
In the article Professor Galfard, who is the co-author of George’s Secret Key to the Universe and author of Le Prince des Nuages (The Prince of Clouds), said that through its findings, science produces answers none of us ever expect and can even help to ensure the survival of our species. He wrote that the dreams and prospects of science are unfathomable and should be shared with all not just with the experts. Galfard said that for most scientific research, the stories have not yet been told in the right way and this is one of the most pressing issues faced by scientists and policymakers today at a political level.
The hundreds of popular public science talks he gave throughout Europe are always met with the same extraordinary enthusiasm for explanations of the climate, antimatter, black holes, the Big Bang, and even the reason the sky is blue. But no one has ever asked why scientists find such things interesting, or what potential practical applications their study could bring. Why not? Because, according to the Professor, these aren’t lectures, these are stories and science, it turns out, is in a unique position to unite mankind. The perspective it offers on our daily lives helps individuals forget boundaries, disciplines, and time.
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