5 Most Important Lessons from “Cosmos”

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http://www.alternet.org/culture/5-most-important-lessons-cosmos



1) It’s OK to not know all of the answers.

While it isn’t an eye-opening, Earth-shattering revelation, knowing it’s not OK to have all the answers may be one of the most important lesson from “Cosmos.” If humans say “I don’t know,” then scientists can work on asking, “Why?” and then testing to solve the mystery.

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2) Climate change is happening, and it’s man-made.

Climate change is a topic that Tyson tackles in several episodes. His most shocking and thorough admonition comes Episode 12, “The World Set Free,” which tells the tale of two planets, Venus and Earth.

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3) Evolution: How did we get here?

This lesson may seem like an obvious one. However, with creationists up in arms over the show’s depiction of evolution, it turns out it was an important one.

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4) The danger of ignoring science, or following special-interest science.

Beyond poking scientific holes through creationist pseudo-science, “Cosmos” demands that viewers look closely at other scientific claims — namely ones backed by big corporations.

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1. K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations!

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2. I'm buying the Cosmos Blu Ray on Tuesday.

Can't wait to watch the entire series again commercial free!