Science, popularisation and humour: presentation of David Rabadà's book on human evolution

Published by the UAB, Evolución o involución humana. Un viaje de seis millones de años analyses how prejudices and interests have influenced the interpretation of our origins and champions critical re-examination as the driving force of scientific progress. Its author, David Rabadà i Vives, is a writer, science communicator and lecturer.

The public presentation of the book will feature the author, David Rabadà i Vives, the historian of science and CSIC researcher, Oliver Hochadel, and the actor and comedian, Toni Albà, who will discuss the major questions raised by the work in a dialogue combining science, popularisation and humour.

With an accessible style and a solid scientific foundation, the book is aimed at readers interested in human evolution, as well as students, educators, and anyone wishing to better understand how scientific knowledge is constructed.