You know how some lines almost leap from the page? In this episode of NonFicPod, there's one that Codd can't shake: ‘When it comes to communicating details about diet, health, sex and mood, an anal gland can be surprisingly eloquent.’
Hit 'play' for a rollicking chat around our very own Emma Byrne's second book, How to Build a Human: what science knows about childhood.
For our Patreon subscribers at Silver Nib level and up, the extended version of the show contains ‘Shit I Wish I’d Known’ from Emma’s perspective as an author, scientist, and public speaker. How does she balance being a mum with being a writer? Where does she find her team mates when writing solo? How has she handled the dreaded 'burnout'? Hear all about it on the extended NFP cut. Find out how at https://www.patreon.com/join/nonficpod
Dr Emma Byrne is an actual robot scientist – a robot scientist! – who writes for Wired, the Guardian, Forbes and the FT. She frequently appears on the BBC and Sky News talking about the future of robotics and artificial intelligence; has packed out pubs and convention halls with her talks, and in case you hadn’t noticed yet, is also the esteemed founder and co-host of NonFicPod.
You can find Emma at www.emmabyrne.net, and on Twitter at @SciWriBy and @How2BuildAHuman
Link to transcript of this episode here (Google doc)
People and Works Mentioned:
Lawrence Wright, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief
Lawrence Wright, God Save Texas: A Journey Into the Soul of the Lone Star State
Lawrence Wright, ‘Lives of the Saints’, 2002 article on the future of Mormonism in The New Yorker [paywall]
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Credits
- Hosts: Emma Byrne and Georgie Codd
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- Guest: Emma Byrne
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Brought to you by author and publishing rockstar Georgie Codd and author and broadcaster Emma Byrne, NonFicPod is your home for the latest nonfiction must-reads. Our premium podcast, Sh*t I Wish I'd Known teaches you the lessons that we (and our guests) have learned about writing - and life.
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