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Science Writer & Broadcaster, Philip Ball | The Human Podcast #16

Science Writer & Broadcaster, Philip Ball | The Human Podcast #16

The Human Podcast · The Human Podcast

August 6, 202246m 33s

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Show Notes

Philip Ball is a popular freelance science writer, broadcaster and author. He’s written for Nature for over 20 years, broadcast BBC podcasts, lectured for the Royal Institution, and authored 27 books.

The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.

WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:

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SOCIAL:

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GUEST:

Philip’s Website: https://philipball.co.uk

Philip’s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Ball

Philip’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/philipcball

Philip’s Guardian Page: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/philip-ball

Philip’s Aeon Page: https://aeon.co/users/philip-ball

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Early Life

11:06 - Degree & PhD

15:39 - Being In A Band

18:08 - Book: ‘The Music Instinct’

20:14 - How Music Effects Us

24:07 - Becoming A Journalist/Broadcaster

28:37 - Career Path

32:50 - Time Management

35:45 - What's Most Enjoyable About Work?

37:45 - What's Most Challenging About Work?

39:50 - What Award Has Meant The Most To You?

42:08 - Advice For Prospective Science Communicators

43:13 - Future Plans

MUSIC:

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journey

License code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPF

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:

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