Politics - Northern Territory

Adam Smith on Science, Paul Krugman on intellectual charlatans: Speech to CSIRO science leaders

Club Troppo - October 27, 2008 - 9:44pm

A few weeks ago, on the 30th of Sept to be precise, I gave a speech to ’science leaders’ in CSIRO. Science leaders are early mid career scientists from around the world whom CSIRO have recruited. As the speech explains, Jim Peacock, the Chief Scientist whom I met when on the Innovation Review asked me to speak. I sent this to Don Arthur, who enjoyed it, so I thought I’d post it for those who might like to read it on Troppo.

I must confess to some trepidation as I stand before you. Read more »