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Is science an exclusive club? | Dr. Lucia Perez-Diaz | TEDxUNINA Federico II
TEDx Talksยท 2025-09-15 16:25
Main Argument - Science often feels inaccessible due to poor communication from scientists and an overwhelming amount of information [1][2][3][9][10] - The key to understanding science is to find its relevance to everyday life and to ask questions [2][7][14][15][17] - Scientists need to improve their communication by sharing the stories and purposes behind their work, not just the data [3][23][24] - Non-scientists can help by asking questions, engaging with the material, and challenging explanations that don't make sense [24][25] Examples & Illustrations - Cooking is presented as an example of everyday science involving observation, testing, and learning [1][2] - Plate tectonics is used as an example of an abstract scientific concept that is relevant to everyday life, such as the formation of oceans, mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes [4][5][6][8] - Climate change is used as an example of a complex scientific issue with conflicting information, where the "climate stripes" are presented as an intuitive way to understand the issue [10][11] - Scientists drilling into ancient ice in Antarctica are seeking air bubbles that are "time capsules" of Earth's atmosphere from a million years ago [16][19] Call to Action - Scientists should build "bigger doors" to make science more accessible and inspiring [22] - Non-scientists should embrace curiosity, ask questions, and challenge scientists to improve their communication [21][24][25]