Brian Toon

Ann Druyan, an Emmy-winning writer and producer known for her collaboration with Carl Sagan, teams up with Brian Toon, a professor and nuclear winter expert. They dive deep into the chilling implications of nuclear winter and its historical context during the Cold War. The conversation also touches on the parallels between nuclear threats and climate science, emphasizing the urgency for awareness. They explore the intersection of science and geopolitics, the importance of personal mental health in these discussions, and ultimately, the power of collective action for a hopeful future.

Are advanced civilizations doomed to destroy themselves? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the Cold War, The Drake Equation, and nuclear winter hypothesis with producer of Cosmos and Carl Sagan’s widow Ann Druyan and atmospheric scientist Brian Toon. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/nuclear-winter-with-ann-druyan-and-brian-toon/Photo Credit: United States Department of Energy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.