The Question
us as we discuss some of chemistry's impacts on the world as well as how chemistry should be taught in schools. Should we focus on the technical know-how or the entertaining tales?
About This Conversation
In Sam Kean's bestselling book, "The Disappearing Spoon," he dives deep into the periodic table, but not the way most people would think. In each chapter, he relates stories about each element on the table. Join us as we discuss some of chemistry's impacts on the world as well as how chemistry should be taught in schools. Should we focus on the technical know-how or the entertaining tales?
Sam Kean is the New York Times bestselling author of six books,including “The Icepick Surgeon,” “The Bastard Brigade,” “The DuelingNeurosurgeons,” and “The Disappearing Spoon.”
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Guest Bio
Author of Six NYT Bestsellers including "The Disappearing Spoon," "Icepick Surgeon," and "The Bastard Brigade"
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