from spiked-science: If You Could Teach the World Just One Thing...

spike's E=MC squared centenary survey

2005 - announced as Einstein Year - marks the centenary of the publication of Albert Einstein's equation E = mc2. To mark this occasion, Sandy Starr at spiked and science communicator Alom Shaha have conducted a survey of over 250 renowned scientists, science communicators, and educators - including 11 Nobel laureates - asking what they would teach the world about science and why, if they could pick just one thing. Alom Shaha, who conceived the survey, has made four accompanying films in which interviewees talk through their responses.

The survey and films are sponsored by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), a public body that champions and invests in UK innovation. NESTA has always been keen to explore innovative approaches to supporting dialogue between public and science-based audiences. The survey provides an insight into what scientists think are the most important features of science in the twenty-first century. Respondents include:

Colin Berry
Paul Davies
Richard Dawkins
K Eric Drexler
Susan Haack
Matt Ridley
Simon Singh
John Stachel
John Sulston
Raymond Tallis
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A grand and gloroius collection of scientific knowledge, lore and philosophy. Plenty of ammo for your next run-in with your favorite ID-er or luddite wingnut.