Expensive wisdom!

 So I see Neil DeGrasse Tyson is teaching Scientific Thinking and Communication,

for "only" $15/month billed annually ( $180 ) for 14 lessons spanning 2 hrs and 14 minutes

which works out to $80 / hour.  Average lesson is just under 10 minutes.

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

Just for reference, topics covered: 

* what you know is not as important as how you think

* The frontier of science - role of hypothesis and theory

* the scientific method

* be a skeptic, Ask questions

*  cognitive bias

*  beware of cultural bias

* our systems of belief

* scientific measurement

* communication - it's not enough to be right

* preparing for your audience

* communication tactics

* inspire curiosity in your audience

* the future of our world

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Wow that was great. So much more than I was expecting. Not sure about the accuracy of the 10 coin flips story. Highly improbable. Josh

Great perspectives, but a little too much arrogance. Tone it down a little so us mere mortals can relate better. Thanks!

This class has helped me to re-examine my approach to learning new things and assessing my understanding of things that I have accepted as true and complete knowledge.

 i have learned about the bias one can have and needs to be eliminated, then how to think objectively then how to comunicate

I've watched two lessons so far, and I think this is the class the world needs right now.

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A fellow student

How do you guys listen to these videos? do you go one round just listening and another round checking the workbook ? just curious to know as I don't really want to stop and just continue listening to him until all done.

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Chester D.

All who place too much confidence in artificial intelligence can learn to heed the lessons explained in this session!

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Malkia Z.

That was awesome also too, I didn't know that he was so spiritual. It's like the melding of science and religion is called Neil DeGrasse Tyson. He is the reason why I purchased Master Class; I had to share space with him and I am so happy that I got my membership and gifted someone else. I hope everyone does also.  [ hmm... that sounds an awful lot like his mother or PR agent posting...]

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This is a great way of thinking about moving the planet from one orbit to another. If we could move mars near to the sun a little bit, will lives be possible on Mars? I keep thinking about this for a very long time.

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ManganLabs

So this confirms at least one thing that I already thought. Always question authority. Never assume something is absolutely right.

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A recent book by him

 

 

From Amazon: 

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson | May 2, 2017

4.7 out of 5 stars 7,731

From School Library Journal

Celebrity scientist Tyson's profound intellect is matched by his charm and wit. In this slim title, he attempts to explain some of the most complex astrophysics concepts in layman's terms. Readers should be prepared for a challenging yet edifying experience from the get-go: "In the beginning…all the space and all the matter and all the energy of the known universe was contained in a volume less than one-trillionth the size of the period that ends this sentence." Tyson riffs on topics such as gravity, the speed and makeup of light, the shape of space, and dark matter, maintaining as chatty a tone as possible as he tries to make these important principles comprehensible to the uninitiated. VERDICT Likely to resonate the most with those with a scientific bent, but Tyson's pop culture appeal expands the audience somewhat.—Jamie Watson, Baltimore County Public Library

Review

“Neil deGrasse Tyson makes a big bang with Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.”
- Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair

“Tyson is a master of streamlining and simplification....taking mind-bogglingly complex ideas, stripping them down to their nuts and bolts, padding them with colorful allegories and dorky jokes, and making them accessible to the layperson”
- Salon

“This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!”
- David J. Eicher, Astronomy

“This may have been written for people in a hurry, but I urge you to take your time. It will all be over far too soon.”
- BBC

“Engaging and illuminating.”
- GoodReads

“Tyson manifests science brilliantly....[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.”
- Forbes

“Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will blow your mind....it is awesome.”
- Hackernoon

“Infectiously enthusiastic, humorous and, above all, accessible....reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is both a humbling and exhilarating experience.”
- BookPage

About the Author

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, host of the hit radio and Emmy-nominated TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military. He lives in New York City.

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Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Author), Avis Lang (Author), Courtney B. Vance (Narrator), Neil deGrasse Tyson - introduction (Narrator), & 1 more

4.5 out of 5 stars 365 ratings

 

An exploration of the age-old complicity between skywatchers and warfighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

In this fascinating foray into the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer-researcher Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. "The overlap is strong, and the knowledge flows in both directions", say the authors, because astrophysicists and military planners care about many of the same things: multi-spectral detection, ranging, tracking, imaging, high ground, nuclear fusion, and access to space. Tyson and Lang call it a "curiously complicit" alliance. 

"The universe is both the ultimate frontier and the highest of high grounds", they write. "Shared by both space scientists and space warriors, it's a laboratory for one and a battlefield for the other. The explorer wants to understand it; the soldier wants to dominate it. But without the right technology - which is more or less the same technology for both parties - nobody can get to it, operate in it, scrutinize it, dominate it, or use it to their advantage and someone else's disadvantage."

Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power that will introduce Tyson's millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.