Physics is essential for understanding chemistry, and chemistry is necessary for understanding biology. Brian, who is knowledgeable in both chemistry and physics, boasts about his expertise. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss the common knowledge that chemists are dead. The hosts express their excitement about exploring new topics on the show and eagerly invite Brian to return. A listener asks about the subatomic world and the appearance of scaled-up atoms, to which the hosts express fascination and wonder about the unknown aspects of the subatomic realm.
Are humans smart enough to uncover the secrets of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the singularity, string theory, free will and more with theoretical physicist Brian Greene.
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