Neil deGrasse Tyson – MasterClass – Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Neil deGrasse Tyson – MasterClass – Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson teaches you how to find objective truths and shares his tools for communicating what you discover.

With a hit talk show and bestselling books, Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most popular figures in modern science. Now the influential astrophysicist teaches you how his mind works and how he connects with audiences. Learn to think like a skeptic, open your own mind through scientific literacy, distill data, and navigate bias to discover objective truths—and deliver your ideas in ways that engage, excite, and inspire.

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1. What You Know Is Not as Important as How You Think
2. The Frontier of Science
3. The Scientific Method
4. Be a Skeptic: Ask Questions
5. Cognitive Bias
6. Beware of Cultural Bias
7. Our Systems of Belief
8. Scientific Measurement: Calculating the Incalculable
9. Communication: It’s Not Enough to Be Right
10. Preparing for Your Audience
11. Communication Tactics
12. Inspire Curiosity in Your Audience

13. The Future of Our World