Re: Science Journalism
Subject: Re: Science Journalism
From: Clark Robinson <robinsonchicago@gmail.com>
Date: 11/10/10, 17:16
To: Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com>

Yes, he would; by all means encourage him to drop in on the IRC channel and copy him any e-mails relating to the Sci/Journ project.  Also, don't forget to include Seb Gillen on messages relating to the Sci/Journ project, since has already agreed to administer the project within the limits of his ability.

Now would also be a good time to ask our Intern Michael Tracey  and your assistant Emma Allan to step into greater administrative roles--for instance, I am currently doing more traveling than formerly and when I am not, I am trying to rectify some bad business decisions within the family, so I will have less time to spend on Project PM, until sometime in January.  I previously provided Emma and Michael with access to all the relevant Google documents.  They both seem highly competent.  Also, I am enjoying ScrubAssChump's comments at LOOG.  Anyhow, it might be a good thing if those two took over maintaining the spreadsheets and corresponding with new members.

Also, if there is a meeting on IRC tonight, I will not be there, since I will be on the train at the time, and I will lose connectivity as it passes through unprosperous neighborhoods.

Clark



On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
This fellow might also be a good candidate for our administrative discussions.

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From: Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: Science Journalism
To: Robert Connors <rconnorsresearch@gmail.com>


Hi, Robert-

That would work fine. Do you have any particular areas of scientific interest? If so, I'll introduce you to a scientist of equivalent background; otherwise, I can share with you our Google spreadsheet of participants so that you can take a look and decide who might be a good fit. We have a dozen or so scientists now and should be brining in more gradually as we continue to promote the program.


On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Robert Connors <rconnorsresearch@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi, Barrett. I have read some of the book you sent to me, and I must tell you I am very impressed with your style and content. I would very much like to help with your project, but still have a half-formed, and possibly incorrect, understanding of what will be required of me. Despite this, if it would not be too disruptive to be unable to complete the program, I would like to move forward and learn more, meet the scientist with whom you would pair me, discuss his/her work, goals, and hindrances, and see how I might be able to assist in communicating ideas to the broader readership. With those caveats stated, I hope to hear from you soon.
-Robert


On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi, Robert-

Just wanted to check and see if you'd still be interested in participating, and if so, what your areas of interest are. I'm assigning writers to scientists over the next few days.


On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 3:03 AM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
Robert-

Thanks for getting in touch. Your background sounds perfect. What sort of books have you written? I've attached my second one, which is coming out soon; the last chapter in particular serves as a great introduction to what we're doing overall, while the rest explains to some extent why we're doing it.

When you get a moment, send me a short list of the fields you'd be interested in writing about and I'll put you down as a writer and will eventually pair you with a scientist of compatible background.

I'll have my associate Clark Robinson send you some additional information about Project PM and our fundamental goals, which involve the development and promotion of improved methods of collaboration and information flow. We have a number of documents you might find interesting, and our more active participants tend to congregate in our new IRC channel which itself may be accessed at irc.freenode.net, #projectpm (I recommend Xchat if you're new to IRC, but Clark will send along a short guide including other methods of getting on).

Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks again for participating in this program.

On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 6:55 PM, Robert Connors <rconnorsresearch@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello, Mr. Brown;
A dKos friend flagged your post for me, and suggested I contact you. I am interested in what you have in mind, and wanted to see if I may be of some assistance.I am a writer and author, and science is my passion. I believe that nothing less than civilization and human survival is at stake in the educating of the blithely ignorant population. Please drop me a note at your convenience.
-R.J. Connors



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