There is funny and enlightening interview with
The Simpsons Executive Producer (and Harvard math graduate) Al Jean on the
Nature website. Jean describes a few inside jokes that only scientists or mathematicians are likely to get. He also provides some insight on science in pop culture. Also, make sure to click the link at the bottom which contains the top 10 science moments in Simpsons' history.
Link to interview
Interesting post. Just to let you know that I've just published a book about fun science on The Simpsons, entitled:
ReplyDeleteWhat's Science Ever Done For Us? What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Robots, Life, and the Universe
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Paul Halpern