The speakers engage in a philosophical discussion on curiosity's role in humanity, pondering its potential for preventing self-destruction. They explore the contrasting realms of scientific inquiry and personal indulgence, highlighting the importance of maintaining curiosity for intellectual growth. The conversation also meanders to discuss the significance of trees in sustaining life and the intriguing self-irrigation mystery of sequoias.
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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