Is science failing at storytelling?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Trevor Day to explore why great research isn’t enough anymore, and why storytelling may be the missing skill in modern science.
From high-altitude expeditions in Nepal to musical theater performances about the brain, Dr. Day shares how art and science intersect, and why communicating data with clarity and confidence matters more than ever. We discuss the tension between rigor and outreach, the fear of oversimplifying complex ideas, the role of peer review in a social media world, and whether competition and controversy actually drive innovation.
What happens when scientists bury the lead? Why are we trained to lead with caveats instead of clarity? And how can researchers balance humility with confidence when speaking to the public?
If science is a human endeavor, maybe it’s time we start telling human stories about it.
