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The Difficulty of Thinking Statistically
09:35 - 17:01 (07:26)
Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks about our species' difficulty in thinking statistically about the world and how this can lead to confusion, especially within the context of scientific topics.
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The podcast discusses the importance of being not just right, but also effective in communication, especially in the field of teaching, where it is crucial to make an impact on students.
09:35 - 12:37 (03:02)
Teaching
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The podcast discusses the importance of being not just right, but also effective in communication, especially in the field of teaching, where it is crucial to make an impact on students. Effective communication can help teachers become the "one in a hundred" teacher that students remember.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Thinking Statistically
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the host discusses how the American Physical Society had to quickly reorganize their annual meeting, and sheds light on the human brain's struggle to think statistically or probabilistically about the world.
12:38 - 17:01 (04:22)
Probability
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses how the American Physical Society had to quickly reorganize their annual meeting, and sheds light on the human brain's struggle to think statistically or probabilistically about the world.