Muse of Fire: Storytelling & The Art of Science Communication

As the world becomes increasingly dependent on science and technology, the communication of scientific and technical ideas is becoming one of the most important challenges facing society. Technical information is critical to decision-making in politics, business, education, and a host of other fields. Yet people trained in technical fields have little knowledge or experience of how to communicate effectively. Muse of Fire is a communications handbook for scientists, engineers, doctors, mathematicians, and anyone else with a technical background. Using the principles of narrative storytelling, the book presents concrete, practical techniques that working professionals can use to convey scientific and technical ideas in the clearest and most engaging way possible. It is intended to give the reader easily implemented advice that will make them more effective communicators, whether in the classroom, in the boardroom, or in the public forum.