[summer]

Suggestion #2 involves changing our current Hollywood/actor-celebrity obsessed culture into a culture that places a higher value on scientists, by including scientists more in other forms of popular culture, beyond movies -- so that more parents are encouraging their kids to become scientists.

The only time I ever see a scientist on a tv talk show as a guest is, well, never. Unless there's a space launch, then, maybe, an astronaut is invited on a talk show.

I would much rather hear more from a scientist on a popular tv or radio talk show, than from yet another actor about that actor's latest movie or tv show.

Just my two cents.

[Salgak]

Even if he WAS a Liberal, I kind of miss old Carl Sagan, for JUST that reason: he was the scientist they ALWAYS interviewed, and he never came off as nerdy or uncool. . . which is critical for getting kids to watch.

Likwise, more shows like "Bill Nye the Science Guy", and perhaps an update of "Mr. Wizard" for the 21st Century. . .

[brivette]

Great idea...wonder if hollyweird will adopt it...