From the Research Lab to Open Mic Night: Comedy in Science Communication
About this episode
This episode explores how comedy can enhance science communication through the insights of a stand-up comedian with a research background.
About this episode: Telling a good joke is a science—it requires gathering data, thoughtful analysis, and constant experimentation to get it right. A good joke can also help us better communicate about science. In this episode: A stand-up comedian with a research background explains why comedy is a useful tool in science communication and shares tips for using humor to illustrate academic concepts. Guest: Sarah Adelman , MPH, is a stand-up comic, screenwriter, and former scientist. She is also the creator, host, and executive producer of the original social media series " BLOW MY MIND ." Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA , is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast , an editor for Expert Insights , and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: A Scientist Walks Into a Bar… —Nautilus Not Just Funny After All: Sarcasm as a Catalyst for Public Engagement With Climate Change —Science Communication Can a Joke Make Science More Trustworthy? —Journal of Science Communication Specialized terminology reduces the number of citations of scientific papers —Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological…
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