Photo of the outdoor concrete sign for the Chabot Space & Science Center, which announces it operates in association with the Smithsonian institution.Wednesday this April 15 (2015) at 7pm at Chabot SSC in Oakland (CA) I’ll be delivering a lecture on my favorite topic: How far did the Roman Empire get in science and technology? What, if anything, was still holding them back? What’s the real reason they didn’t experience a scientific or industrial revolution?

My dissertation research at Columbia University was driven by this question, and the history of science, particularly ancient, is one of my top specialties. I’m always overjoyed to get a chance to talk about it! Chabot is a neat little museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. It’s a great honor for me to speak there. And as a historian of science I’ve spoken for Ask a Scientist before and it’s always a delight. So if you’re in town that night, consider taking in the show…

Chabot Hosts: Ask a Scientist Lecture Series & Wonderfest (The Bay Area Beacon of Science):

“The Sciences in Ancient Greece and Rome: How Far Did They Get?”

7pm: Reception | 8pm: Presentation

Chabot is once again proud to partner with Wonderfest and Ask a Scientist to bring you an exciting lecture from Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Richard Carrier is an expert in ancient science. Since earning his PhD at Columbia University, he has written numerous books on modern philosophy and ancient history (www.richardcarrier.info). In this lively, illustrated talk, Dr. Carrier will compare modern science (from the Scientific Revolution to today) with science in the ancient Greco-Roman world, where science as we know it began. We will understand what the Greeks and Romans achieved — and how close they got to their own scientific revolution.

Pricing:

Program Ticket: $15 (Does not include admission to the center)
General Admission/Program combo: $25 (Note: I don’t think general admission to the center is available after 5pm, so call the Center before buying this option. Find out first if access to the lecture is all that will be available by 7pm.)

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