{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/995e1c0e-c51d-4281-8357-b90eaf31df96/63571a2c06235e0011fa61ec?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Full Circle & Dr. Niraj Lal: flying emus, systemic technology, and fighting hopelessness","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e4078b49031b5116f765/7e3c639b-41f2-4f92-bbac-900a7a8c92c0.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with science presenter and childrens author Dr Niraj Lal to talk Full Circle by Scott Ludlam. Our conversation includes how bicycle couriering and tuna fishing helps appreciate science communication, the way systems influence technology and science, and what to do to fight a feeling of hopelessness. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><u>Books discussed</u></p><p>Full circle by Scott Ludlam</p><p>Henry the Flying Emu by Niraj Lal</p><p>The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli</p><p>Brave New World by Aldous Huxley</p><p>1984 by George Orwell</p><p>The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Niraj on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/nirajnlal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and buy his book <a href=\"https://www.booktopia.com.au/henry-the-flying-emu-niraj-lal/book/9781925868708.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCICa5D_m94x1i7ILHkWdn7EKDvV7OYNjnX8xLhi8jS-iWoQsIWOR0hoCXp4QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>Follow Bookish Comedy on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bookishcomedy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookishcomedy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to our newsletter <a href=\"http://eepurl.com/cM3in9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>. </strong>Join our facebook group <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/535280830149669/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to help support the show?</p><p><a href=\"https://sanspantsplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sanspants+</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href=\"https://sanspantsradio.podkeep.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Podkeep</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href=\"https://audiobooksontape.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> USB Tapes</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href=\"https://streamlabs.com/sanspantsradio/merch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Merch</strong></a></p>","author_name":"George Dimarelos"}