How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Change the World (Update)
About this episode
Structural geologist Marcia Bjornerud discusses how her upbringing and work can inspire a new way of thinking about the world.
Structural geologist Marcia Bjornerud was raised by free-thinking parents who instilled in her a love of books and nature. She’s published many professional papers (read mainly by experts in the field) and two popular books that, in the opinion of this podcast, ought to be read by every inhabitant of our planet...
People in this episode
Guest: Marcia Bjornerud
Topics covered
- geology
- nature
- environment
- education
- science communication
Keywords
- geologist
- nature
- books
- environmental awareness
- science
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