Dangerous Ideas - Cambridge Science Tour
Private: Up to 6 participants
Service Description
Dissect untold stories and explore the ethical questions behind some of Cambridge’s most influential scientific discoveries on this unique walking tour. This Uncomfortable Cambridge tour traces the city’s scientific history, from splitting the atom to uncovering the structure of DNA. Along the way, your guide will encourage participants to reflect on what lies behind these breakthroughs: the unintended consequences of scientific progress; the financial and social structures that shape research; ethical grey areas; and the ways these discoveries continue to echo in science today. Explore both iconic landmarks and lesser-known sites that reveal how science is shaped by funding, experimentation, technology, personal bias, and global inequality - as well as the breakthroughs and consequences that result. Each tour is led by university researchers who are passionate about Cambridge, its residents, and its diverse past. Our well-researched and intellectually stimulating tours are designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion amongst participants. This particular tour was originally developed in collaboration with the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science & the Public. Our tours are one of the 'things to do' in Cambridge and are a highly engaging and fun way to discover the iconic city. Tour recommended for age 12 and older. ITINERARY: The Pitt Building & Corpus Christi College Whipple Museum Cavendish Lab Guildhall/Market Hill Gonville & Caius College Trinity College 19-20 Portugal Place St. John's College, Old Divinity School Please note that this walking tour does not include entry into any colleges. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mildly uneven pavement and crowding in the city centre. Distance walked is less than one mile. There are moments for sitting/leaning against walls throughout this tour. Toilets are available at local pubs if required, but we recommend attending to needs before the tour. We do not have microphones or other amplifying audio equipment but strive to accommodate diverse needs to the best of our ability. Please let us know of any accommodations required when you register.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour time. Sometimes we take photographs on our tours for promotional purposes, for use on our website or social media pages. By booking with us, it is assumed that you consent to being photographed while participating in this activity. We always endeavor to avoid taking any images with faces visible. Your consent can be withdrawn at anytime before or after the activity, by emailing us directly.