The Centre of Democracy presents: Reclaiming the Fact
As automation, climate change and fake news emerge as major influences on democracies this century, it has never been more important, or more challenging, to engage and inform our citizens.
In ‘Reclaiming the Fact’ science communicator and activist Matt Richardson shares the challenges and solutions in building a knowledge powered democracy and informing citizens to demand better policy.
By Matt Richardson, Founder, Wise Youth Ed
National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation.