Science Writer & Broadcaster, Philip Ball | The Human Podcast #16

Philip Ball is a popular freelance science writer, broadcaster and author. He’s written for Nature for over 20 years, broadcast BBC podcasts, lectured for the Royal Institution, and authored 27 books.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Philip’s Website: https://philipball.co.ukPhilip’s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_BallPhilip’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/philipcballPhilip’s Guardian Page: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/philip-ballPhilip’s Aeon Page: https://aeon.co/users/philip-ballORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Early Life11:06 - Degree & PhD15:39 - Being In A Band18:08 - Book: ‘The Music Instinct’20:14 - How Music Effects Us24:07 - Becoming A Journalist/Broadcaster28:37 - Career Path32:50 - Time Management35:45 - What's Most Enjoyable About Work?37:45 - What's Most Challenging About Work?39:50 - What Award Has Meant The Most To You?42:08 - Advice For Prospective Science Communicators43:13 - Future PlansMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]