Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics and National Medal of Science recipient, explains the significance of the Higgs boson particle and the importance of big science. How have attitudes toward science have changed and the implications of not funding big science. His latest book, Lake Views: This World and the Universe. And, from Netroots Nation, Sam’s interview with Forrest Brown, marketing director for Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
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Sam Seder Joins Ring of Fire Radio!
2:14 pm
whew, I feel so much smarter now.
Keep those interesting, thought-provoking episodes coming, Sam. It was great how you were able to weave in the science with the politics in this interview.
As a member, I appreciate the small chunks of content spread out over time, as opposed to one long episode with everything, so I don’t have to go through withdrawal.
Thanks for the Thursday physics/civics lesson.
1:28 am
Good show.
3:11 am
What made it truly great is that I played with six other people who I