Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition

Talking Substance in an Age of Style

Randy Olson

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Island Press
15 April 2018

Public relations; Science: general issues

In Don’t Be Such a Scientist, Randy Olson recounts the lessons from his own hilarious—and at times humiliating—evolution from science professor to Hollywood filmmaker, sharing the secrets of talking substance in an age of style. The key, he argued, is to stay true to the facts while tapping into something more primordial, more irrational—and ultimately more human. Now, in this second edition of his provocative and groundbreaking book, Olson builds upon the lessons and storytelling of Don’t Be Such a Scientist, providing an epilogue to each chapter for the current times, and adding a fresh introduction and new chapter on the importance of listening for science communicators (and beyond).

Don’t Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition is a cutting and irreverent manual to speaking out and making your voice heard in an age of attacks on science.

Invaluable for anyone looking to break out of the boxes of academia or research, Olson’s writing will inspire readers to “make science human”—and to enjoy the ride along the way.

By: Randy Olson
Imprint: Island Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd New edition
ISBN: 9781610919173
ISBN 10: 1610919173
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 15 April 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Randy Olson earned his Ph.D. at Harvard University and became a professor of marine biology before moving to Hollywood for his second career as a filmmaker. Since obtaining an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California School of Cinema, he has written and directed the critically acclaimed films Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus and Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy, co-founded The Shifting Baselines Ocean Media Project, and conducted a wide range of workshops related to the broad communication of science and environmentalism. He is the author of Houston, We Have a Narrative and Connection: Hollywood Storytelling Meets Critical Thinking.

Reviews for Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition: Talking Substance in an Age of Style

Don't Be Such a Scientist comes highly recommended as it is chock-full of hard-won nuggets of wisdom and is (surprise, surprise!) an engaging read...Most importantly, it holds up an irreverent mirror to [scientists]. --Inquisitive Biologist