Neil deGrasse Tyson: I really do believe there are two sides of the same coin. People weren't just making up stories for the fun of it most of the time. Ancient humans were observing the world around them and coming up with explanations that fit into their worldview. As we scientifically progressed, our worldview shifted away from magic and gods and folklore. But there's still use. There's still value in the stories and the observations that people made.
Is it time to update the constellations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen dive into astrophysics, folklore, and our ancient connection to the stars with astrophysicist Moiya McTier, Ph.D.
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