The chapter explores the debate between physics and mathematics degrees, focusing on their value in terms of employability and societal contributions. It discusses problem-solving skills, societal support for artists, and the importance of hiring individuals with backgrounds in physics and engineering. The conversation also touches on solar energy, battery technology, scientific laws, and the distinctions between hypotheses and theories in scientific contexts.
What would aliens think of our inventions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions on Maxwell’s Equations, the symmetry of the universe, and the physics around us all the time.
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(Originally released April 12, 2019)
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