When you graduated with your PhD from Columbia in astrophysics, you stated that there were now seven black astrophysicists in the world. So I'm wondering since that time has it gotten any better? "I can't tell you how many people say you'll never be any good at this," he says. The sky is not the limit. There's still room to go"
Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, and author—is one of the most popular and influential figures in modern science. He joins to discuss his cosmic career and new book, “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.”