This chapter investigates the intriguing concept of sound in the vacuum of space, highlighting its absence and contrasting it with the internal sounds of the human body in an anechoic chamber. The speakers delve into the meaning of silence, challenging listeners to reconsider their perceptions of sound and reality. They also touch upon the age of the Sun and time dilation, weaving in humor and philosophical reflections about existence and our understanding of the universe.
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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