Cosmic Queries – Astro-lore with Moiya McTier
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Science and Folklore - Is There One Side of the Same Coin?
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.
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