Explore the power of scientific thinking in everyday life with award-winning broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili in this 39-minute talk from The Royal Institution. Delve into the nature of truth, uncertainty, and the scientific method, while learning how to apply these concepts to navigate complex decisions. Discover the value of evidence-based thinking, guarding against bias, and embracing doubt. Gain insights on simplification, moral versus absolute truths, and the importance of acknowledging mistakes for progress. Uncover how scientific principles can bring clarity, empowerment, and joy to your daily life, and appreciate the deeper reality that scientific thinking reveals.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is science?
The importance of thinking scientifically
The scientific method
Lessons from the scientific method
Moral vs absolute truths
Knowing a little about a lot
Acknowledging your own biases
Admitting mistakes facilitates progress
Appreciating a deeper reality
Taught by
The Royal Institution
