The Compass Series: Tackling Misinformation with Lori Robertson
The Compass Series: Navigating Our Complex State of Affairs is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 3: Tackling Misinformation, we discuss the critical role of fact-checking in our media ecosystem with Lori Robertson, Director of the nonpartisan, nonprofit FactCheck.org. In this interview with Lori, we talk about monitoring the factual accuracy of statements made by politicians, determining fact from fiction, and how we can all do a better job of thinking before sharing. Learn more about Lori’s work at https://www.factcheck.org/ Get additional resources on our website page, The Misinformation Maze: Finding Truth in a Fractured Information Landscape. Host: Kristan Uhlenbrock Marketing: Tricia Waddell Produced by The Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: https://institute.dmns.org/ Learn more about the Laws of Notion podcast at lawsofnotion.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation. The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions for society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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The Compass Series: Embracing Uncertainty with Christie Aschwanden
The Compass Series: Navigating Our Complex State of Affairs is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 2: Embracing Uncertainty, we discuss the critical role of uncertainty in science and our everyday lives with Christie Aschwanden, an award-winning author, journalist, and the host and producer of Uncertain, a podcast from Scientific American. In this interview with Christie, we talk about the ways uncertainty drives our scientific curiosity and innovation, how embracing uncertainty means embracing creativity, and the downsides of uncertainty being weaponized. Learn more about Christie’s work at https://christieaschwanden.com/ And listen to the Uncertain podcast at scientificamerican.com/uncertain Get additional resources on Navigating Uncertainty in Science and Policy on our website. Host: Kristan Uhlenbrock Marketing: Tricia Waddell Produced by The Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: https://institute.dmns.org/ Learn more about the Laws of Notion podcast at lawsofnotion.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation. The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions for society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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The Compass Series: Bridging Divides with Stephen Hawkins
The Compass Series: Navigating Our Complex State of Affairs is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 1: Bridging Divides, we discuss political polarization and conflict with Stephen Hawkins, Global Director of Research for More in Common. In this interview with Stephen, we talk about the roots of political polarization, the perception gap that exists about division in our society, how we should be rethinking our media diet, and a few things we could all do to find greater unity. Learn more about Stephen and More in Common at moreincommonus.com. Get additional resources on this topic on our website at Bridging Divides: Polarization and Conflict. Host: Kristan Uhlenbrock Marketing: Tricia Waddell Produced by The Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: https://institute.dmns.org/ Learn more about the Laws of Notion podcast at lawsofnotion.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation. The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions for society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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United by Fire BONUS: The Role of Indigenous Peoples and Fire
As our landscapes face unprecedented challenges, Indigenous practices offer crucial lessons about living with fire rather than fighting against it. Yet any true co-stewardship approach requires agencies to share power they’ve historically held tightly and commit to the long process of reconciliation between Tribes and the US government. What is the path forward to developing frameworks and equitable collaborations where traditional ecological knowledge and Western land management work together? Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation. The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions for society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Reporting: Carson Frame Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Production support: Jordan Marks Fact-checking: Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuel Original music: Ryan Flores Additional music: Epidemic Sound Studio recording: Denver Community Media
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United by Fire BONUS: The Highs and Lows of Being a Wildland Firefighter
In an era when megafires are becoming the norm rather than the exception, our communities need wildland firefighters now more than ever. However, recruitment and retention is a serious and growing challenge in the wildland fire community. As firefighters cope with physical and mental health challenges, low pay and unprecedented pressure from longer fire seasons, we not only have to figure out how we fight these fires – but how to support the people who fight them. Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation. The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Episode Credits: eporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Reporting: Carson Frame Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Production support: Jordan Marks Fact-checking: Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuel Original music: Ryan Flores Additional music: Epidemic Sound Studio recording: Denver Community Media
Science was revolutionized by Newton’s laws of motion. But how can we revolutionize our ideas?
Laws of Notion is a podcast by the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where we push against our preconceived beliefs and think critically about the world around us.
Each season, we’ll tell a story about an issue facing a community, where there are no easy answers. Listen to explore the interconnections between science, policy, and our human nature.
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