Why I chose to March for Science
I chose to March for Science on world earth day because it has become increasingly clear that a multitude of voices is needed to articulate in favour of evidence based public policy. Not only in the area of science, but all forms of public policy from health, welfare, energy, economics and indigenous affairs. Of course, my main area of interest is science. It is a subject that has excited and motivated me from the time of my earliest memories. It is a beautiful area of endeavour, with the sole purpose of applying an intellectually rigorous methodology, to seeking information about questions that perplex and intrigue. It is also an incredibly useful system for trying to nut out some of the seemingly intractable questions that face mankind. Questions related to preventing and curing disease, producing more and better quality food and using and conserving energy and for transport and explorat...