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David Robert
Grimes

Author, scientist, consultant & broadcaster

David Robert Grimes (PhD, CStat) is a scientist, broadcaster, speaker, and author. His expertise includes public understanding of science, critical thinking, medical disinformation, mathematical modelling, and research integrity. He has contributed to outlets including the Guardian, Scientific American, The New York Times, BBC, the Financial times, the Irish Times, and many more.

He speaks and consults worldwide, and is a recipient of the Nature/Sense about Science John Maddox Prize for standing up for science and Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and Royal Statistical Society. He is the author of the critically acclaimed "The Irrational Ape - Why we fall for disinformation, conspiracy theory, and propaganda" (Simon & Schuster, 2019) with North American title "Good Thinking - Why flawed logic puts us all at risk, and how critical thinking can save the world" (The Experiment, 2021)

ABOUT

David is an an experienced media contributer, public speaker, consultant, and scientist.

Writing

David is the author of critically acclaimed works on critical thinking & misinformation, and contributes opinion and analysis to the NYT, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Guardian, and many other outlets worldwide.

Broadcast media / Public speaking

David appears frequently on television and radio worldwide, including on BBC, PBS, Newstalk, RTE, and many others services worldwide. He is also a highly experienced public speaker, talking at events across the world.

Awards and honours

David is a receipient of several international honours, including the Nature / Sense About Science Maddox Prize (previous winners including Anthony Fauci) and is an elected CSI fellow, as well as a fellow of the RSS.

Academic research and consultancy

David's academic and research work is diverse, and he directs a scientific consultancy company. His research portfolio is available here. For consultancy queries, please use the contact form.