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Replacement Anatomy – Oct 9

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The human body may be hard to improve, at least from the perspective of modern medical innovation. Still, we try — especially as these wonderful mortal machines start to fall apart. Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz, follows the astonishing evolution of body-part replacement, from sculpting noses of brass to crafting body parts using stem cells & 3-D printing. While such advancements can be lifesavers, they often beg a difficult bioethical question: How and when does a person decide they’d be better off with a prosthesis? Wonderfest joins the Commonwealth Club for a fascinating conversation with Mary Roach as she investigates the moral, medical, and metaphysical implications of remaking ourselves from the inside out.

Two types of tickets are available: in-person and online-only. Pre-register with the Commonwealth Club / World Affairs via the “Tickets” link, below. Use promo code WONDERNAUTS for a $7 ticket discount.


Mary Roach

WHAT: Mary Roach: Adventures in Human Anatomy
WHO: Mary Roach, Science Writer — author of Stiff, Fuzz, Grunt, Boink, et al! [https://maryroach.net]
WHERE: The Commonwealth Club, Taube Auditorium, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94105
WHEN: Thursday, October 9 — 6pm (1 hour)
COLLABORATORS:
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California [https://www.commonwealthclub.org]
HOW: Get tickets by clicking the "Tickets" box, below. During purchase from the Commonwealth Club, use promo code WONDERNAUTS to secure a discount of $7.00 for either type of ticket, in-person or online.
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ScienceReporting

Science Reporting – Apr 29

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Radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow produced his first science stories back in 1970 during the inaugural Earth Day. Since then, he has worked for Emmy Award-winning science programs and covered science for a number of high-profile news organizations, and has hosted the popular public radio program “Science Friday” for more than three decades. In his career, Flatow has interviewed countless scientists, journalists and other experts about the most exciting developments in science. Now the Commonwealth Club (with Wonderfest!) welcomes Ira in conversation with local journalists to speak about the role of science writing in the current cultural climate.

Ira’s interviewers: Annalee Newitz, science journalist and co-host of the Hugo Award-winning podcast “Our Opinions are Correct” |  Ezra David Romero, climate and water reporter for KQED news | Naveena Sadasivam, fossil fuel and climate change writer at Grist independent media organization.

Two types of tickets are available: in-person and online-only. Pre-register with the Commonwealth Club via the “Tickets” link, below. Use promo code WONDERNAUTS for a $10 ticket discount.


Ira Flatow

WHAT: Science Friday and the Future of Science Reporting
WHO: Ira Flatow, Radio/TV journalist and Science Friday host
WHERE: The Commonwealth Club, Taube Auditorium, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94105
WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, — 6:00 PM (1 hour)
COLLABORATORS:
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California [https://www.commonwealthclub.org]
HOW: Get tickets by clicking the "Tickets" box, below. During purchase from the Commonwealth Club, use promo code WONDERNAUTS to secure a discount of $10.00 for either type of ticket, in-person or online.
Tickets