Alan Lightman on Scientists and Their Role in the World
Author, academic, and scientist Alan Lightman H’05 shared his insights on how science and scientists can engage with the world beyond academia.
During his lecture, based on his book "The Shape of Wonder: How Scientists Think, Work and Live," Lightman explored the lives and motivations of scientists to humanize the profession and build trust between the scientific community and the public.
- The talk was sponsored by the Kenneth V. Santagata Memorial Lecture Fund, the Donald Zuckert Fund, and the Department of Mathematics, with assistance from the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity.
- Lightman discussed his interactions with scientist Lace Riggs, a postdoctoral associate at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT.
Lightman aimed to deconstruct the morals and motivations of scientists, hoping to instill greater trust between the scientific community and the general public.
Author's summary: Alan Lightman shares insights on science and scientists.
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