Sourcing Matters.show

For episode 51 we welcome critically acclaimed author Sonia Faruqi to the show.  In our 40 minute discussion Faruqi goes deep into her recent work 'The Oyster Thief' which blends fantasy and environmental activism.  It's a Sci-Fi novel which depicts an underwater civilization of mer-people themed amongst true ocean science, and acts of conservation living out in a deep-sea community.   Tune-In and hear her out... Think of if this way:  Many folks have found their calling in STEM through an interest in Science Fiction - which was introduced to them at a young age.   Our interests in space travel & Super Heroes have changed our society (and some's belief structure) within a generation.  Sonia believes that the genre of Sci-Fi sparks interest and passion in young folks - and, this has incubated broader interest in more sciences & maths.  Getting them interested in this stuff at a you age makes them inquisitive, and more adoptive of science through-out their life.  That's a theory which has a great deal