Crash Course Scientific Thinking Preview
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Date: 2026-01-23
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AlexAltair
Excited for this! One thing I would love to see covered in an episode is the distinction between science as 1) the specific discoveries, 2) the people & institutions doing science, and 3) the scientific method itself. People often conflate these. If a dangerous chemical is discovered, or if some scientist is a jerk, people might decide that science is bad which then subconsciously includes the scientific method is bad. If the distinction were more widely recognized, they might instead decide those scientists made bad choices but keep the belief that the scientific method is good.
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Excited for this! One thing I would love to see covered in an episode is the distinction between science as 1) the specific discoveries, 2) the people & institutions doing science, and 3) the scientific method itself. People often conflate these. If a dangerous chemical is discovered, or if some scientist is a jerk, people might decide that science is bad which then subconsciously includes the scientific method is bad. If the distinction were more widely recognized, they might instead decide those scientists made bad choices but keep the belief that the scientific method is good.
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calabrais
Science = Reproducible
From what I see, one of the most important misunderstandings about science in America is that a single scientific study isn't science. That's just an experiment. Real science happens when multiple different people try to reproduce the same result. Some are trying to prove it correct while others try to prove it false. The more people who run the experiment and get the same result adds confidence to the hypothesis. So to sum it up in one word, your claim needs to be REPRODUCIBLE.
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Science = Reproducible
From what I see, one of the most important misunderstandings about science in America is that a single scientific study isn't science. That's just an experiment. Real science happens when multiple different people try to reproduce the same result. Some are trying to prove it correct while others try to prove it false. The more people who run the experiment and get the same result adds confidence to the hypothesis. So to sum it up in one word, your claim needs to be REPRODUCIBLE.
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HamHamDude
There are, unfortunately, too many people in the world that think reaching the capital-T Truth is a matter of shouting louder than anyone else in the room, or coming up with witty one-liners, or that it's like a boxing match and you're supposed to 'win' over anyone that disagrees with you. These are all the positions of children, and yet some people never grow out of them.
I hope that this series helps these people on their journey to adulthood, whether they be 13 or 30 years old.
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There are, unfortunately, too many people in the world that think reaching the capital-T Truth is a matter of shouting louder than anyone else in the room, or coming up with witty one-liners, or that it's like a boxing match and you're supposed to 'win' over anyone that disagrees with you. These are all the positions of children, and yet some people never grow out of them.
I hope that this series helps these people on their journey to adulthood, whether they be 13 or 30 years old.
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sebastianerbe
I am overjoyed that Hank is back for a Crash Course Series. I have so many fond memories of watching Hank when I was in high school, he truly was a game changer in explaining complex concepts and all of this is for FREE! Hank, you and your brother and everyone that works with you to produce this wonderful educational content are gifts to humanity and bright lights in this oftentimes dark world. Thank you to the entire Crash Course team for putting these shows together
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I am overjoyed that Hank is back for a Crash Course Series. I have so many fond memories of watching Hank when I was in high school, he truly was a game changer in explaining complex concepts and all of this is for FREE! Hank, you and your brother and everyone that works with you to produce this wonderful educational content are gifts to humanity and bright lights in this oftentimes dark world. Thank you to the entire Crash Course team for putting these shows together
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Anonymous-n6i6m
Science is great
However I hope they cover publication bias, publish or perish, lack of paid reviewers, journal paywalls, fake journals and articles, AI made papers, corruption and conflicts of interests, the commodification of research, struggles to get grant funding
See Elsevier
And how we can tackle these problems
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Science is great
However I hope they cover publication bias, publish or perish, lack of paid reviewers, journal paywalls, fake journals and articles, AI made papers, corruption and conflicts of interests, the commodification of research, struggles to get grant funding
See Elsevier
And how we can tackle these problems
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Malavander
In the US, when I was a kid, the scientific method was taught as just something scientists do in their jobs. Wasn't until later I realized it's actually a process/framework that should apply to thinking about everything. It really is the best tool ever devised for teasing out reality.
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In the US, when I was a kid, the scientific method was taught as just something scientists do in their jobs. Wasn't until later I realized it's actually a process/framework that should apply to thinking about everything. It really is the best tool ever devised for teasing out reality.
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crash_course
I wish you could have started this sooner. I’m doing an MReS (Master of Research) degree in Environmental Science and my grades on giving peer review are average at best. Hopefully you can teach me more about this, as well as other stuff needed to be a scientist
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I wish you could have started this sooner. I’m doing an MReS (Master of Research) degree in Environmental Science and my grades on giving peer review are average at best. Hopefully you can teach me more about this, as well as other stuff needed to be a scientist
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lockedinDBathroom
yes yes yes! very excited for the announcement of this course! would love to see more courses more linked to meta-cognition and critical thinking especially in this day and age! this reminded me of crash course media literacy!
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yes yes yes! very excited for the announcement of this course! would love to see more courses more linked to meta-cognition and critical thinking especially in this day and age! this reminded me of crash course media literacy!
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BogLives
This is such an important series! I'm excited to watch it, but I also feel like it's something that I can show people as a Hey! When I say science this is what I mean, not whatever you're filling in the blank in your head with.
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This is such an important series! I'm excited to watch it, but I also feel like it's something that I can show people as a Hey! When I say science this is what I mean, not whatever you're filling in the blank in your head with.
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SananaAnanas
Just after I've finished the Crash Course US history. I'm an undergrad in Paris and I study English literature, language and history. Those classes made me get great marks in the US history class. Thank you a lot!
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Just after I've finished the Crash Course US history. I'm an undergrad in Paris and I study English literature, language and history. Those classes made me get great marks in the US history class. Thank you a lot!
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KaypableKay
Looking forward to this series. I've been struggling to keep afloat among the storms of buzzwords, misinformation and click baits. So hopefully I can use this course to at least prepare myself against those things
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Looking forward to this series. I've been struggling to keep afloat among the storms of buzzwords, misinformation and click baits. So hopefully I can use this course to at least prepare myself against those things
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misslayer999
As a neuroscience student I'm really excited for this. The only thing that sucks is that I'm afraid the people who need to see this the most, are the ones who won't watch it. Let's hope that's not the case!
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As a neuroscience student I'm really excited for this. The only thing that sucks is that I'm afraid the people who need to see this the most, are the ones who won't watch it. Let's hope that's not the case!
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johnmcgimpsey1825
I'm extraordinarily proud of supporting Crash Course on Patreon. Everyone who is committed to accessible education and has a dollar or two a month they can spare should join me!
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I'm extraordinarily proud of supporting Crash Course on Patreon. Everyone who is committed to accessible education and has a dollar or two a month they can spare should join me!
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carryyourlight
I cannot express in words how much I appreciate this series coming out right now.
I cannot.
But, I know that I can say thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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I cannot express in words how much I appreciate this series coming out right now.
I cannot.
But, I know that I can say thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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leithReddit
Oh I'm so glad. Thank you. I've been thinking so much lately it feels like my 2004 generation got a lot of this taught to us, i recognize all of the ways I still benefit today.
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Oh I'm so glad. Thank you. I've been thinking so much lately it feels like my 2004 generation got a lot of this taught to us, i recognize all of the ways I still benefit today.
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zhaumbie
I’ve been rebuilding myself a curriculum on Re-Learning How to Learn as a former Gifted kid and this is perfect timing. Thank you Internet Science Man, I love your work. #DFTBA
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I’ve been rebuilding myself a curriculum on Re-Learning How to Learn as a former Gifted kid and this is perfect timing. Thank you Internet Science Man, I love your work. #DFTBA
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feynstein1004
Hi CrashCourse, idk if you'll see this but Extra History recently started uploading complete compilations of their various series and I think you guys should do the same.
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Hi CrashCourse, idk if you'll see this but Extra History recently started uploading complete compilations of their various series and I think you guys should do the same.
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froggyfrogfrog01
In the time where social media is filled with ai slop and misinformation infected content, scientific thinking series is litrally a heaven sent.
Thanks Hank!
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In the time where social media is filled with ai slop and misinformation infected content, scientific thinking series is litrally a heaven sent.
Thanks Hank!
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akashinvictus
Oh look at you sweet child, introducing yourself like we don't know who you are entrepreneur/songwriter/science communicator/internet sensation Hank Green!
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Oh look at you sweet child, introducing yourself like we don't know who you are entrepreneur/songwriter/science communicator/internet sensation Hank Green!
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bryanstoenner5729
I think this series is important at a time when anti-intellectualism, superstition, and outright hostility towards established facts is on the rise.
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I think this series is important at a time when anti-intellectualism, superstition, and outright hostility towards established facts is on the rise.
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