This chapter explores the listener's inquiry into the scientific evidence surrounding life before and after death, focusing on the brain's role in consciousness. It contrasts scientific perspectives on existence with comforting narratives of an afterlife, urging listeners to make the most of their current lives. Additionally, the chapter delves into Earth's history, the origins of fossil fuels, and fascinating insights about dinosaurs, all while pondering the implications of living in a simulation.
What do you wish you had learned in school? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice go back to school to answer questions about simulation theory, time dilation, white holes, the sound of space, and more!
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(Originally Aired Tuesday, October 4 2022)
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