Episode
#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
1:10:09
Published: Thu Jan 26 2023
Description
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author and science communicator. The universe is filled with mystery. Science has answered a lot and yet there's still so many fundamental questions which we seem no closer to understanding. What is consciousness? Are we alone in the universe? And why do people argue so much on the internet? Expect to learn what would happen if the moon disappeared, how Neil has dealt with the fallout from Patrick Bet David's podcast, why Sir Christopher Wren was an architect troll, Neil's best answer to the fermi paradox, why the world of astropolitics will be very complicated, why your colon bacteria doesn't think very highly of you and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Check out Neil's book - https://amzn.to/3ZDrHlc Follow Neil on Twitter - https://twitter.com/neiltyson Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
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00:00 - 04:39 (04:39)
Summary
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Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the guest speaker reflects on the role of architects and the effort required to navigate people's deeply held habits and misunderstandings, highlighting the importance of being effective, not just right.
04:39 - 09:35 (04:56)
Summary
In this episode, the guest speaker reflects on the role of architects and the effort required to navigate people's deeply held habits and misunderstandings, highlighting the importance of being effective, not just right.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks about our species' difficulty in thinking statistically about the world and how this can lead to confusion, especially within the context of scientific topics.
09:35 - 17:01 (07:26)
Summary
Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks about our species' difficulty in thinking statistically about the world and how this can lead to confusion, especially within the context of scientific topics.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the host and guest discuss how people choose what risks they are willing to take and how that affects their decision-making about the COVID-19 vaccine.
17:01 - 26:22 (09:20)
Summary
In this episode, the host and guest discuss how people choose what risks they are willing to take and how that affects their decision-making about the COVID-19 vaccine. They also compare the rejection of mainstream statistics around the vaccine to the belief that the earth is flat.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
The public often expects experts to know everything about everything, leading to criticism and disbelief when they speak outside their field.
26:22 - 32:21 (05:59)
Summary
The public often expects experts to know everything about everything, leading to criticism and disbelief when they speak outside their field. This is exemplified by the negative response some experts receive for talking about topics outside their domain, such as UFOs.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode explores the idea of whether it's terrifying or liberating to realize that the universe is indifferent to us as individuals and all life on Earth, and delves into the concept of our place in the universe.
32:21 - 38:59 (06:37)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the idea of whether it's terrifying or liberating to realize that the universe is indifferent to us as individuals and all life on Earth, and delves into the concept of our place in the universe.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
The scarcity of planets in the universe and the potential discovery of Earth-like planets suggests the possibility of alternative paradigm shifts in interplanetary exploration, potential conflicts, and different life forms with varying notions of hospitability.
38:59 - 48:20 (09:21)
Summary
The scarcity of planets in the universe and the potential discovery of Earth-like planets suggests the possibility of alternative paradigm shifts in interplanetary exploration, potential conflicts, and different life forms with varying notions of hospitability.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
When commodity prices like gold are low, people become more inventive and explore new ways of using the resource.
48:20 - 57:06 (08:46)
Summary
When commodity prices like gold are low, people become more inventive and explore new ways of using the resource. Affordable prices also allow for the opening of new marketplaces and advancements in technology.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
NASA officials presented plans for the Habitable World's Observatory, a 6.5 meter space telescope to be launched between 2035 and 2045, which would require an increase in the agency's Astrophysics budget from $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion annually by the 2020s.
57:06 - 1:06:20 (09:13)
Summary
NASA officials presented plans for the Habitable World's Observatory, a 6.5 meter space telescope to be launched between 2035 and 2045, which would require an increase in the agency's Astrophysics budget from $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion annually by the 2020s. The challenge is to design with technology that won't have become obsolete by the time of launch.
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
Neil deGrasse Tyson expresses his appreciation for the moon and his desire to go on a vacation.
1:06:20 - 1:09:51 (03:30)
Summary
Neil deGrasse Tyson expresses his appreciation for the moon and his desire to go on a vacation. He also talks about his new book and the upcoming release of his podcast.