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INTRODUCING DAVID GANE

Talks Online and Live, making Science simple

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ABOUT DAVID GANE

I deliver talks about Science "live" or on-line.  I believe that science is, except in its details, applied common sense, and my talks aim to make  scientific subjects clear and entertaining for the general public. 


I'm a Science graduate and retired teacher and trainer, who has taught subjects ranging from Fire Service Control Room IT systems to adult literacy; even at one stage running evening classes in Modern Jive!  I developed and delivered training courses face-to-face and online, both in the UK and worldwide, and have also served as an online tutor for Learndirect.

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WHEN CHIMPS ARE SMARTER THEN PEOPLE

In "When Chimps are smarter than People", I look at subjects as varied as world terrorism and marathon times for the over 60's, and explain how our minds are "hard-wired" to give us wrong answers.  I suggest ways we can recognise these when they occur; and argue that the world is in better shape than we think!

FEEDBACK.

"Superb!" - John West, Chair, Havant U3A. 
"Thought provoking. One of the best talks we have attended recently". 
"You felt you were participating and not just sitting and listening".

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ANYONE CAN DO IT - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SCIENCE

In "Anyone can do it - a beginner's guide to Science", I look at why we need science, the simple steps that scientists follow, how to tell good science from bad; and how to recognise things that pretend to be science but aren't!    Along the way I ask: How sure are we that the sun will rise tomorrow?  Is Evolution a theory or a fact?  Does "standing tall" for two minutes before an interview really improve your chances of getting the job?

FEEDBACK

"Fantastic!" - Geoff Worthington (Website and internal publicity, Havant U3A)

"Gripping"

"The right amount and level of information" - Jo Derham (Chair, Waterlooville U3A)

"Really interesting and informative"

"Made me want to read about science issues"

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WHAT ARE YOUR CHANCES

In “What are your chances?” I explain simple ways to make sense of health statistics from media and doctors: WITHOUT getting a Maths degree or reaching for a calculator! Along the way I ask: Do we worry too much about Bowel Cancer? Should you give up bacon sandwiches? And… are Statins good for you?

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"Fascinating"; "Thought provoking"; "Kept it simple" (Emsworth U3A Members)

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THE STORY OF LIFE

In "The Story of Life", I take a whistle stop tour through life's evolution on Earth, outline some of the evidence for it, and explain why Robinson Crusoe didn't eat beef!

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"Absolutely Excellent" - Hazel Stent, retired teacher.

"Easy to understand"; "Extremely informative and thought provoking".

"The best talk we've had for years" - Tony Paul, Portsdown U3A

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INSIDE THE NUDGE UNIT

In "Inside the Nudge Unit", I look at the work of the government's "Behavioural Insights Team", and how small changes, based on Social Science and Psychology, can lead to big  improvements.  Why did painting Copenhagen's bins reduce littering?  How does a simple leaflet reduce speeding by 20%? And are those doctor's appointment reminders saying "500 missed  appointment's last month" making matters worse instead of better?

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