Exploring the interconnectedness of space and time through light particles like photons and virtual particles, discussing their behavior and relationship to time based on Einstein's theory. The chapter delves into mysterious concepts such as wormholes, quantum entangled virtual particles, dark energy, and dark matter, highlighting the vast unknowns that shape our universe.
What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work?
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