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Navigating the Maze: How Science and Technology Policies Shape America and the World

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Join a thought-provoking book talk and program launch event featuring Michael S. Lubell, discussing his work "Navigating the Maze: How Science and Technology Policies Shape America and the World." Explore the intricate relationship between science, technology, and public policy as Lubell, a distinguished physics professor, shares insights from his captivating book. Delve into the historical narrative of science advocacy, learn about the inner workings of policy-making, and understand how these decisions shape our world. Discover the newly launched Aspen Institute Science & Society Program, which aims to maximize the benefits of scientific innovation and expand public appreciation for science's role in improving the human condition. Gain valuable perspectives on global science policy, public perception of science, and the impact of technology on society. Engage with discussions on motivating scientists, the rise of populism, and the challenges of communicating scientific facts in an era of opinion-driven discourse.

Syllabus

Ruth Katz
Michael Lubell
Walter Isaacson
Harry Truman
NIH
Joseph Kenyon
ATT
Bell Labs
Hoover and Eisenhower
Hoovers plea
Eisenhower
Nancy Pelosi
Rosa DeLauro
Stimulus Bill
Global Science Policy
Public Perception of Science
Global Enterprise
Aspen Institute
The rise of populism
The impact of technology
Astron study
Pisa
National Commission on Education
Adam Shapiro
What motivates scientists
How science affects peoples lives
Getting science policy activities to be considered Meritus
Riverside
Austria
National Areas
International Scope
NewsHour Reach
Two Questions
Facts vs Opinions
Scientists Arrogance

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The Aspen Institute

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