Metaphorigins

About Metaphorigins

For lovers of reading, writing, science and general communication. This podcast will aim at acknowledging the origins of metaphors/idioms and the importance of effective scientific communication. My ambition is to spread knowledge on how we articulate concepts and the creative aspect of diction. Most episodes will focus on the origins of expressions, words of high regard, and the meaning behind them. This can overall allow us to acknowledge that words have just as much power as actions. As another aspect to this podcast, I will also speak about the importance of science communication in modern day, whether to the scientific community or to the public. Science communication is essential to inspire the next generation, guide societal discourse, and solve the problems we face today collaboratively and efficiently.

Publisher

Kevin Mercurio

Category

history · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2020

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026

   S5E5 - PhD Reflections & Relationships

   Connect with me via LinkedIn: @kjbmercurio Follow me via my website Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction03:55 - Segment 1: PhD Reflections19:01 - Segment 2: PhD RelationshipsDescription As a memoir of probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do (so far) in my life, I reflect on why I decided to do a PhD when science wasn’t a genuine interest of mine in early life, and what relationships I fostered during the PhD that made the journey worthwhile Check out the references and transc...

2. 

   22 Dec 2023

   S5E4 - Beginner Brevity & Storyteller Science with Helena Hartmann (PhD)

   Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796Connect with guest Helena Hartmann via Twitter: @helenahhartmannFollow the Science & Fiction project via their websiteTimestamps00:00 - Introduction02:11 - Segment 1: The Meteor Rise (Short Story)09:18 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Once Upon A Time" (Metaphor History)22:30 - Segment 3: Storytelling Science (Communication Topic)34:00 - Segment 4: Talk With Helena Hartmann (Guest Interview)DescriptionI read the origin ...

3. 

   26 Jun 2023

   S5E3 - Formidable Forms & Social Justice with Siddharth Kankaria (MSc)

   Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796Connect with guest Siddharth Kankaria via Twitter: @SiddhrthKnkariaFollow the SciCommSci Club on their websiteTimestamps00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Segment 1: Zima Red (Short Story)11:18 - Segment 2: The Origin of "State of the Art" (Metaphor History)22:30 - Segment 3: Social Justice (Communication Topic)35:36 - Segment 4: Talk With Siddarth Kankaria (Guest Interview)DescriptionI set the status for the origins to “Stat...

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