Science and technology aren’t neutral, argues scientist and researcher Vincenzo Pavone. Rather, they offer valid but situated knowledge and pursue political goals that reflect the priorities of their society and time. Today, we speak with Vincenzo for the hour about his latest book, Bioeconomies, and his argument that we need a new pact between science, […]
Forward Fest 2017
Here in Madison, technological innovation comes from our entrepreneurs and small businesses. But how does someone with an idea get started? Perhaps at the largest technology fair in the Midwest – Forward Fest 2017, which will be held from Aug. 17 to 24 at various venues. So, the Perpetual Notion Machine has invited three guests […]
What federal funding means for public libraries
Just before Donald Trump’s inauguration, The Hill reported that his administration is planning to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Together, these two agencies have provided millions of dollars to support art projects across the country since they were created in the mid 1960s. In fact, since 2010 […]
