Episode
E205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
1:50:02
Published: Mon Dec 19 2022
Description
For a lot of people black holes and string theory were topics that were filed in the mental box labelled ‘things I will never be able to get my head around”. However, all changed when Neil deGrasse Tyson began appearing on TV screens. Neil’s passion and energy for science is infectious and the reason why he is one of the world’s greatest science communicators. This fascination has lasted ever since childhood where he felt the universe reach out to him at the same planetarium he is now the director of. But while Neil was obsessed with the cosmos he was often brought back to earth, having to deal with racial prejudice and stereotyping as he followed his passion. In this conversation Neil discusses his quest in raising the global knowledge of space, the universe and the world’s beyond our own. Topics: Early context Your parents direct influence Your father being called the N word How to decide what I want to do with my life What are you concerned about with the human race Social media polarisation Do we matter Where does happiness and meaning come from? Whats required for a happy life for you? The perfect way to tell stories What do you struggle with Mental health The last guest’s question Neil: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V8MWaY Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HIpGO3 Neil's book: https://bit.ly/3PCnnxX Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Intel - https://bit.ly/3FxWMO2 BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb
Chapters
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the importance of understanding someone's origin story and the delusional force operating on people's understanding of the world due to the increase in life expectancy in the past 50 years.
00:00 - 02:15 (02:15)
Summary
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the importance of understanding someone's origin story and the delusional force operating on people's understanding of the world due to the increase in life expectancy in the past 50 years.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast episode, a speaker discusses their childhood experiences and how growing up in a city and witnessing racial tensions impacted them.
02:16 - 11:25 (09:09)
Summary
In this podcast episode, a speaker discusses their childhood experiences and how growing up in a city and witnessing racial tensions impacted them. They also reflect on the beauty of the universe and how it has influenced their perspective on life.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares a story of his father being subjected to racial slurs during an athletic competition, highlighting the different ways individuals respond to such incidents.
11:25 - 17:53 (06:28)
Summary
The speaker shares a story of his father being subjected to racial slurs during an athletic competition, highlighting the different ways individuals respond to such incidents.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses how interviewing a black person for their expertise instead of their racial identity can help to overcome stereotypes and biases.
17:53 - 23:25 (05:32)
Summary
The speaker discusses how interviewing a black person for their expertise instead of their racial identity can help to overcome stereotypes and biases.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares advice on how to find your passion and turning it into a job through experiencing new things and talking to experts.
23:25 - 29:13 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker shares advice on how to find your passion and turning it into a job through experiencing new things and talking to experts. He also discusses his concerns about the future direction of the human race and life on Earth.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The book offers new strategies to approach conflicts without sparking further disagreements, even amidst societal polarization.
29:13 - 33:53 (04:40)
Summary
The book offers new strategies to approach conflicts without sparking further disagreements, even amidst societal polarization. It also examines the importance of a plurality in society.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Gallup Poll has found that 27 times in the past 30 years people in the United States have perceived their communities as more dangerous each year.
33:53 - 40:14 (06:20)
Summary
Gallup Poll has found that 27 times in the past 30 years people in the United States have perceived their communities as more dangerous each year. Fear is a powerful motivator and complacency should not be an option when dealing with safety issues.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Astrophysics has taught us that the atoms of our body were created in stars that exploded and scattered their enrichment across gas clouds, leading to the creation of new stars and planets.
40:14 - 46:44 (06:30)
Summary
Astrophysics has taught us that the atoms of our body were created in stars that exploded and scattered their enrichment across gas clouds, leading to the creation of new stars and planets. In this podcast episode, a product related to nutrition and exercise is also discussed.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares how in a free society, we have the power to manufacture meaning in our lives and how reading books outside of our comfort zone can help us achieve that.
46:44 - 51:32 (04:48)
Summary
The speaker shares how in a free society, we have the power to manufacture meaning in our lives and how reading books outside of our comfort zone can help us achieve that.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The episode discusses the different ingredients necessary for happiness and how common misconceptions can be formed, as well as the importance of lessening the suffering of others, despite the emotional burden it may bring.
51:32 - 55:53 (04:20)
Summary
The episode discusses the different ingredients necessary for happiness and how common misconceptions can be formed, as well as the importance of lessening the suffering of others, despite the emotional burden it may bring.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The discovery of exoplanets and their impact on the stars they orbit proved to be a difficult subject to communicate to a broad audience due to its complexity and length.
55:53 - 59:39 (03:46)
Summary
The discovery of exoplanets and their impact on the stars they orbit proved to be a difficult subject to communicate to a broad audience due to its complexity and length. Scientists must condense their findings into sound bites that are catchy and easy to understand for the media.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The ability to communicate and engage an audience is just as important as having knowledge, regardless of one's profession.
59:39 - 1:05:41 (06:01)
Summary
The ability to communicate and engage an audience is just as important as having knowledge, regardless of one's profession.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The conversation revolves around the techniques that can be used to engage people during public speaking along with a few stories about leeches.
1:05:41 - 1:09:53 (04:11)
Summary
The conversation revolves around the techniques that can be used to engage people during public speaking along with a few stories about leeches.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker gives an example of how pop culture references can help introduce scientific concepts to audiences while also emphasizing the importance of diversity in personal relationships.
1:09:53 - 1:17:01 (07:07)
Summary
The speaker gives an example of how pop culture references can help introduce scientific concepts to audiences while also emphasizing the importance of diversity in personal relationships.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The perception of mental health has completely changed in the last decade, from a stigmatized topic to one that is discussed and understood more than ever.
1:17:01 - 1:22:23 (05:22)
Summary
The perception of mental health has completely changed in the last decade, from a stigmatized topic to one that is discussed and understood more than ever. The awareness and understanding of mental health is now just as prevalent as that of physical health.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker describes how they were able to reframe their perspective on drawing pumpkins and focus on the space between the objects, ultimately changing their perception of the objects themselves.
1:22:24 - 1:26:45 (04:20)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker describes how they were able to reframe their perspective on drawing pumpkins and focus on the space between the objects, ultimately changing their perception of the objects themselves.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The ability to access your emotions and your rational self and control them can make a huge difference in how you communicate and how you feel, both as an individual and as a society.
1:26:45 - 1:33:13 (06:28)
Summary
The ability to access your emotions and your rational self and control them can make a huge difference in how you communicate and how you feel, both as an individual and as a society. Expressing emotions through music and art can often connect with others on a deeper level.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Embracing the knowledge of one's mortality can add purpose and urgency to life, encouraging appreciation of the present moment and a desire to leave a meaningful legacy.
1:33:13 - 1:39:22 (06:08)
Summary
Embracing the knowledge of one's mortality can add purpose and urgency to life, encouraging appreciation of the present moment and a desire to leave a meaningful legacy.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The famous dog year calculation is that one dog year equals seven human years, but there are nuances to it.
1:39:25 - 1:46:11 (06:46)
Summary
The famous dog year calculation is that one dog year equals seven human years, but there are nuances to it. Dogs know that every day counts and make the most of it by being happy every day of their lives.
EpisodeE205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
An advertisement for Crafted, a jewelry brand known for making meaningful pieces of jewelry.
1:46:11 - 1:49:49 (03:38)
Summary
An advertisement for Crafted, a jewelry brand known for making meaningful pieces of jewelry.