

Neil deGrasse Tyson
9 snips Oct 19, 2023
Legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his new book, the moon, the Big Bang, asteroids, global warming, extraterrestrials, and UFOs. He explores the essence of being human and the distinctions between human intelligence and ego. Tyson delves into the relativity of perception and senses, emphasizing the importance of science. The podcast also touches on the United States' push to go to the moon, the value of space programs and spin-off technologies, the curvature of Earth, and the holographic universe theory. They discuss the evidence for the Big Bang, bungee jumping in New Zealand, fear, embracing the unknown, and express gratitude and encouragement for future interviews.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Definition of Humans and their Distinction from Other Life Forms
02:27 • 3min
Perception and Senses
05:02 • 19min
The United States' Push to Go to the Moon
24:08 • 13min
The Value of Space Programs and Spin-Off Technologies
37:26 • 17min
The Curvature of Earth and the Holographic Universe
54:31 • 9min
Exploring the Evidence for the Big Bang
01:03:52 • 16min
Bungee Jumping in New Zealand
01:19:36 • 9min
Exploring Fear and Embracing the Unknown
01:28:29 • 4min
Expressing Gratitude and Encouragement for Future Interviews
01:32:48 • 2min