scilence S2: 76 Science Journalism & FINDING YOUR VOICE

My guest, a science writer, this week always wanted to try and understand things from their roots.  She is obsessed with understanding systems, but in order to do that successfully, one has to understand the smaller cogs - hence where her mathematical background came into good use.   

She is very values driven, needing to understanding how science fits into the greater context of politics, philosophy and generally being human.  She always had the confidence to ask questions and speak up for herself and struggled to conform or gossip.  Her strong accent allowed her to get away with being aggressive, without being alienated. She speaks her mind, but she is not controversial.  Fairness and justice is essential to her DNA.  She doesn’t shy away from seniority.

Going to a good university was shock to her system, unlike her earlier years, she found that she wasn’t the most intelligent in her class anymore.    Being made redundant was the worst thing and best thing that happened to her. We discuss the resulting humility gained from these experiences.  

She cares about being seen as being worthy of an opinion.  Being understood is the main thing for her.  Finding your voice.  In this episode we talk a lot about the differences between corporate and  freelance work and the differences in personalities that are required. She wears her freelance existence with pride.  She doesn't apologise for being the way she is.  Life depends on choice.  It depends on what you want to do - what do you want?  As always, to be fulfilled, these questions need to be faced.