The historian of science Oliver Hochadel, author of the book El mito de Atapuerca published by the Servei de Publicacions of the UAB (2013), is featured in a new interview on the Educational Evidence portal, conducted by David Rabadà, PhD in Geological Sciences and professor of Earth Sciences, where he analyzes the role this site has played in the construction of scientific and media narratives.
In the conversation, Hochadel explores how Atapuerca has become not only an international reference in the field of paleoanthropology, but also a paradigmatic case of the relationship between science and the media. As he explains, one of the keys to its success has been the ability of scientific teams to communicate and generate public interest around their findings.
The author points out that, for years, researchers established a close relationship with journalists, whom they often saw as allies in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This connection helped consolidate a successful narrative that has turned Atapuerca into a phenomenon that goes beyond the academic sphere.
These reflections are in line with his book El mito de Atapuerca, in which Hochadel examines how major scientific narratives are constructed and the role played by dissemination, institutional interests, and the media.
The full interview can be read at the following link:
https://educationalevidence.com/oliver-hochadel-sobre-atapuerca-ellos-vieron-a-los-periodistas-como-amigos/
About the author
Oliver Hochadel (Bruchsal, Germany, 1968) is a historian of science and a senior researcher at the Institució Milà i Fontanals (CSIC) in Barcelona. His research focuses on the interaction between science and its publics throughout history. He has developed his academic career in several European countries and in the United States, and for nearly twenty years he also worked as a science journalist.
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