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Everything all at once, how to think like a science guy, solve any problem, and make a better world, Bill Nye ; edited by Corey S. Powell

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Everything all at once

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Bill Nye ; edited by Corey S. Powell

how to think like a science guy, solve any problem, and make a better world

Look at the world through Bill Nye's eyes, and your perspective will never be the same again. In "Everything all at once", an inspiring walk through science, history, and personal reflections, Bill shows us how we can regain the power of critical thinking in this uncritical age. We can attain enormous goals as a nation, as a society, and as citizens if we follow the right approach. By embracing our need to do "everything all at once," we can blend curiosity, patience, and creativity to examine problems from every angle and create change

Bill's guide to doing everything all at once -- Part 1. Principles of nerd living. The tao of Phi -- Scout lifeguarding -- Me against the rock -- When slide rules ruled -- The first Earth Day and national service -- How my parents quit smoking -- Ned and the "Thanks" sign -- Why the bow tie? -- Land of the free, home of the nerds -- Everybody knows something you don't -- Part 2. Nerd ideas into nerd actions. The joy constraints -- Upside-down pyramid of design -- Comedy and me -- Not faking it -- Resonating to the nerd beat -- Critical thinking, critical filtering -- A vaccine against deception -- Destiny be damned, full speed ahead -- Time for measured urgency -- A mind is a wonderful thing to change -- Part 3. How to change the world. Are you an imposter? -- How high can you go? -- Tragedy of the traffic accident -- Cold, hard facts of ice -- West Virginians and all that coal -- Security through nerdiness -- Think cosmically, act globally -- Humans control the earth; nerds should guide the humans -- A resoner's manifesto -- Design for a better future