What Questions Drive Neil? Learning to Love Questions

Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, world-renowned astrophysicist, breaks down the universe, space, black holes, and the Big Bang, uncovering how Elon Musk, AI, SpaceX, and NASA are defining the future of humanity. 

As a science communicator, Neil is the host of StarTalk podcast, which covers science, pop culture and comedy. He is also the bestselling author of several books, such as ‘Astrophysics for People in a Hurry’ and the newly revised ‘Just Visiting this Planet: More Cosmic Quandaries from Dr. Tyson’s inbox’. 

In this explosive conversation, he explains: 

◼️80% of Gen Z believe the stars control their life

◼️The dangerous lie we believe about life’s purpose, and what to do instead

◼️Why you have 20% of the same DNA as a banana

◼️Why AI’s real danger isn’t what Hollywood warned you about

◼️Why simulation theory might explain every disaster on Earth

(00:00) Intro
(02:43) The Big Questions About the Universe and Our Existence
(10:55) Why We're Not Good at Feeling Oneness With Others
(15:48) Has Science Shaped Your Beliefs About Religion?
(20:15) Did Humans Evolve to Believe in Something?
(25:00) Changing the Way We See the Universe
(30:32) Did the Loss of Your Parents Change Your Views?
(35:05) Do We Live in a Simulation?
(40:05) Do We Have Free Will in Our Society?
(43:44) Will We Be Able to Extend Our Lives Soon?
(45:57) What Happens When We Extend Everyone's Lives?
(48:57) Neil deGrasse Tyson on AI
(53:28) Will We Travel to Mars in Our Lifetime?
(1:00:01) How Long and How Far Is It to Mars?
(1:02:43) Ads
(1:04:13) What Would Happen If the Earth Got Swallowed by a Black Hole?
(1:07:51) Could the Sun Become a Black Hole?
(1:09:06) What Happens If the Sun Freezes?
(1:10:37) Every Breath You Take Contains the History of the Universe
(1:15:25) Is the Universe Infinite?
(1:16:34) Do Aliens Exist?
(1:19:37) Why Do You Think Aliens Exist?
(1:25:38) The Physics Error in *The Matrix*
(1:28:22) Ads
(1:30:26) The Questions We Dream Of
(1:33:26) Should We Argue About Meaning?
(1:37:18) Are Horoscopes Really a Thing?
(1:42:15) Are You Happier If You Believe in God?
(1:46:54) What's the Biggest Advice You Have for Me?
(1:51:32) What Do You Think of America Right Now?
(1:57:25) Do You Have Any Regrets?

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