Galileo and the Invention of the Scientific Method: A Lecture by Kim Stanley Robinson

Arizona State University’s Center for Science and the Imagination brings writers, artists and other creative thinkers into collaboration with scientists, engineers and technologists to reignite humanity’s grand ambitions for innovation and discovery.

ASU Center for Science and the Imagination

Join us for this lecture by Kim Stanley Robinson, New York Times–bestselling author of the Mars Trilogy, 2312, New York 2140, and <A HREF="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780553590876" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Galileo's Dream</A>, a time-bending novel that takes Galileo from the early 1600s to a human society on the moons of Jupiter in the year 3020. Although best remembered for his astronomy and the resulting clash with the Catholic Church, Galileo Galilei was a significant actor in the history of science: all the component parts of what we now think of as the scientific method first came together in his workshop under his direction. He also had to face the challenge of defining precisely what he was, in a time well before the idea of a scientist existed. In this talk, Robinson will discuss these achievements in a biographical format that will tell Galileo’s story, with special focus on some lesser-known but fascinating facets of his life.
This event is presented in collaboration with ASU's School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
Location: Need help finding the Interdisciplinary Science &amp; Technology Building IV? <A HREF="https://maps.asu.edu/?id=120&mrkIid=63206" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Here's a map</A>.
Parking: Parking can be challenging on ASU's Tempe campus. We recommend that you use the Metro Light Rail to travel to the event, disembarking at the University Drive and Rural Road station. You can also use the Valley Metro bus system. If you'd like to explore options for visitor parking on campus, please visit the <A HREF="https://cfo.asu.edu/pts-visitor-tempe" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ASU Parking and Transit website</A>.

Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building IV

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