Science4Parliament - Episode One - Denis Naughten - Introduction

Text the Science4Parliament podcast here.Welcome to Science4Parliament.  This is the introductory episode to a podcast that aims to foster the relationship between science and decision-makers and show how research and innovation are vital to the equitable and sustainable functioning of our societies and economies. Not only will this be of benefit to parliamentarians and their staff, but also it will be of benefit to anybody working in a policy development role.   From this point forward, the podcast will be presented by Denis Naughten, a Member of Parliament in Ireland, but in this introductory episode, we thought that it was only fair that the microphone be turned, and we can find out about our host, why he is interested in science and what he will be serving up to us in the next few episodes. Denis Naughten has been a directly elected member of parliament in Ireland for nearly three decades. He has served as an Irish Cabinet Minister and on three separate Councils of the European Union. He is currently Chairperson of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Working Group on Science and Technology, a Geneva-based global organisation for parliamentary cooperation. This Working Group aims to inspire global parliamentary action through legislative work in the field of science and technology. The podcast aims to highlight the work of innovative scientists and get their perspective on what needs to be done to bring the world of science and policy closer together. It will cover subject areas such as drones, AI, law-tech, eHealth, geothermal energy, and the ethics behind scientific and technological developments.  To add something different to the conversation, each guest is asked to pick two numbers, each related to one of 10 random questions, some of which will be asked during the interview.  To contact Denis Naughten concerning this podcast or any other matter, please email him here [email protected] or visit his social media: Webpage:      https://denisnaughten.ie/. LinkedIn:        linkedin.com/in/denis-naughten-td-77231112 X:                    @DenisNaughten  Get full access to InnoSphere Consulting at denisnaughten.substack.com/subscribe