What kind of example is set by the organisers of the largest STEM
engagement event in the UK when they book "Brainiac Live – Science Abuse" as a
headline show? What possessed STEMNET and the ASE to think that collaborating in
a ticket promotion of Brainiac Live’s recent West End debut was a good
idea?
Faked demonstrations. Mistakes in basic science. A disregard for copycat
risks. A counter-productive desperation to ‘make science fun’. A profound lack
of passion for science. Are these really qualities with which these
organisations want to associate themselves?
The biggest irony of Brainiac Live being booked or promoted by STEM
engagement organisations is that it is self-evidently written and performed by
people who refuse to believe that science is interesting. This is a capital
crime in science communication.
I’ve written an open letter of concern explaining my criticisms in more
detail:
If you share any of these concerns, I urge you to please express them to
the STEM engagement organisations which book or promote this show.
All the best
Paul
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Dr Paul McCrory
learn differently ltd
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