Prove It: Elizabeth Finkel in conversation with Douglas Bair

What is the role and function of the scientific method in a post-truth era? Join award-winning science journalist and former Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, Elizabeth Finkel, to discuss her latest book, Prove It (La Trobe University Press) a remarkable journey through science’s big breakthroughs which investigates the significance of evidence-based theories for our legal, academic and political institutions and public conversations.  Does democracy itself rely on not only thinking and saying it, but also proving it? In conversation with science educator, La Trobe’s Douglas Bair.  Hosted by Professor of Public Engagement, Clare Wright.

Bookseller, author signings and light refreshments provided.