In a rapidly changing world, the role of the scientist is changing too. The domain of science was once thought to be filled with dispassionate observers, conducting research, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. In the current climate of uncertainty, many are now becoming vocal advocates for action, and championing the need for community participation.

Join Nick Ishmael-Perkins as he discusses values within science and how working with traditional narratives and indigenous knowledge can make science more inclusive. Nick is joined by science blogger, Yvette d’Entremont, also known as “SciBabe”, and Genner Llanes-Ortiz, a Mayan scholar and anthropologist.

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Historically, the pursuit of science has been closely linked to wealth, opportunity, and privilege. How strong is this perception today in seeding distrust and disbelief? And can it be shifted in order to communicate the science more effectively?

In this episode Nick Ishmael-Perkins explores how competing narratives can make explaining science an often difficult and complicated task. Nick is joined by Professor Tawana Kupe, vice chancellor of University of Pretoria, and Kamila Navarro, science communicator.

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Does social media impact your trust in science? Join Nick Ishmael-Perkins as he discusses the impact of decentralised information sources on truth and trust and explores how identity can play a part in driving beliefs around science. In this episode Nick is joined by neuroscience researcher Elodie Chabrol, Ph.D, and philosophy and psychology researcher Dr Dan Williams.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a wake-up call among scientists. Far from being regarded as an accepted authority, global public trust in science has been put to the test. This week, Nick Ishmael-Perkins is joined by Courtney C. Radsch, Ph.D., a published author focused on the nexus of technology, media and rights, and Dr Felix Bast, associate professor based at Central University of Punjab, India, to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the public’s trust in science, how science can explain competing narratives in this new world and how science can rebuild trust in the sector given its changing nature.

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Unlocking Science is a 4-part podcast series which looks at how recent events have revealed the way we build our perceptions of science and our trust in expertise. Nick Ishmael-Perkins will be exploring issues from social media and misinformation to how our identity influencers our trust in science. Can science communication be unlocked for everyone for a more sustainable world?

Episodes starting on the 16th November.

This podcast series is being produced for the International Science Council by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.

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