Wednesday, October 05, 2005 1:31 PM
If science is the objective pursuit of truth, why is science writing so controversial? How can reporters cover specialized research for a general audience? And how should technically minded journalists approach heated political disputes?
These questions and more will be debated at the Los Angeles Press Club Oct. 5, in a panel discussion on “The Politics of Science Journalism.” Participants will include Los Angeles Times science writer K.C. Cole, author of Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos; Skeptics Society Director Dr. Michael Shermer, author of Science Friction: Where the Known Meets the Unknown; and Reason magazine science correspondent Ron Bailey, author of Liberation Biology: The Scientific and Moral Defense of the Biotech Revolution.
The 90-minute event, co-sponsored by Science Blog (www.scienceblog.com) and PR Newswire, begins at 7:30, and is preceded by a one-hour reception.
WHEN: October 5, 6:30 reception, 7:30 discussion.
WHERE: The Los Angeles Press Club, at the Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., between Vermont Ave. and Normandie.
WHO: Los Angeles Times science writer K.C. Cole, author of Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos.
Skeptics Society Director Dr. Michael Shermer, author of Science Friction: Where the Known Meets the Unknown.
Reason magazine science correspondent Ron Bailey, author of Liberation Biology: The Scientific and Moral Defense of the Biotech Revolution.
And a panelist to be named later.
Moderated by Tim DeRoche, executive producer and host of the PBS show Masters of Science.
ADMISSION: Free, though donations and tips appreciated.
PARKING: Also free, behind the building.
RSVP: A must, to: rsvp@lapressclub.org
