Episode
"Neil deGrasse Tyson"
46:22
Published: Mon Jul 27 2020
Description
The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power of mind-blowing inspiration, and even his own potential parallel universe. Gravity and Levity all at once. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Actor shares how he balanced school and auditioning growing up in the Bronx, and relates to another actor he went to school with.
00:00 - 02:13 (02:13)
Summary
Actor shares how he balanced school and auditioning growing up in the Bronx, and relates to another actor he went to school with.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's childhood passion for astronomy ultimately led to him becoming the director of the Hayden Planetarium, where he shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the universe with others.
02:13 - 04:56 (02:42)
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's childhood passion for astronomy ultimately led to him becoming the director of the Hayden Planetarium, where he shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the universe with others. Many people approach him with their curiosities and questions about astronomy in the same way one might ask for medical advice from a doctor.
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The guest discusses the oddity of knowing the precise speed of light but getting other numbers wrong, and the beauty of stargazing in areas with clean air and less light pollution.
04:56 - 09:19 (04:22)
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The guest discusses the oddity of knowing the precise speed of light but getting other numbers wrong, and the beauty of stargazing in areas with clean air and less light pollution.
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The speaker muses on the idea of using a series of mirrors set up in space to look back in time, but acknowledges the limitations of distance and light years.
09:19 - 14:50 (05:31)
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The speaker muses on the idea of using a series of mirrors set up in space to look back in time, but acknowledges the limitations of distance and light years.
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Even the Rich is a Wondry podcast that explores the dramatic lives of the world's elite, including family dynasties and pop culture icons like Madonna.
14:50 - 21:16 (06:25)
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Even the Rich is a Wondry podcast that explores the dramatic lives of the world's elite, including family dynasties and pop culture icons like Madonna.
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Our brains are not wired to understand the concept of infinity because they evolved on the plains of the Serengeti to avoid danger, not to comprehend abstract mathematical concepts.
21:16 - 25:28 (04:12)
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Our brains are not wired to understand the concept of infinity because they evolved on the plains of the Serengeti to avoid danger, not to comprehend abstract mathematical concepts.
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The concept of traveling faster than the speed of light is often explored in science fiction, but in reality, it's currently impossible for human beings to achieve.
25:28 - 29:53 (04:24)
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The concept of traveling faster than the speed of light is often explored in science fiction, but in reality, it's currently impossible for human beings to achieve. The scientific community continues to study ways to potentially accomplish this feat, but so far, there are no definitive solutions.
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By launching a spacecraft from the equator, it can take advantage of Earth's natural rotation, which equates to a speed of a thousand miles an hour.
29:53 - 34:43 (04:49)
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By launching a spacecraft from the equator, it can take advantage of Earth's natural rotation, which equates to a speed of a thousand miles an hour. This can reduce the amount of fuel required for the launch and make space missions less expensive.
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The speaker questions why the only evidence we have for aliens visiting Earth is blurry footage captured by the Navy.
34:43 - 37:53 (03:10)
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The speaker questions why the only evidence we have for aliens visiting Earth is blurry footage captured by the Navy. He argues that with the abundance of technology today, there should be clearer evidence available.
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The uncertainty range of models presented by scientists needs to be taken into consideration by lawmakers and policy people in order to create effective policies.
37:53 - 41:18 (03:24)
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The uncertainty range of models presented by scientists needs to be taken into consideration by lawmakers and policy people in order to create effective policies. Training on how to properly analyze and interpret scientific models is crucial in making informed decisions.
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The speaker talks about the measures implemented during COVID-19 lockdown such as people working in shifts and the need for people to follow it.
41:18 - 45:26 (04:08)
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The speaker talks about the measures implemented during COVID-19 lockdown such as people working in shifts and the need for people to follow it. He also mentions how COVID-19 is a reminder that the world is interconnected.
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The experience of being an astronaut and being out in space is often described as "out of this world" and is a fascinating topic for many people.
45:26 - 48:10 (02:43)
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The experience of being an astronaut and being out in space is often described as "out of this world" and is a fascinating topic for many people.