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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Elon Musk Is WRONG Again!

2024-12-23 Science & Technology
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Join my mailing list here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite ๐Ÿ’ฅ Tour of The Cosmos [Ep. 472] Elon is out of control according to my guest, the inimitable Neil deGrasse Tyson! How does cosmic insignificance shape our understanding of humanity? And why do science and astrology clash so fundamentally? Is Elon Muskโ€™s plan to colonize Mars realistic? Plus how Rubinโ€™s Telescope Might Save Earth. Here to dive deep into some of humanity's most profound questions is none other than Neil deGrasse Tyson (@StarTalk)! Tyson, of course, needs no introduction. Heโ€™s a renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator who frequently appears in the media to discuss topics ranging from the universe to the intersection of science and culture. His charismatic style and passion for education have made him one of the most recognizable figures in the scientific community. In this in-depth interview, we explore cosmic insignificance, Elon Muskโ€™s Mars ambitions, astrology, our obsession with politics, social media, AI, journalistic integrity, and much more. Tune in to discover what Neil really thinks about some of the most pressing questions of our time! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:52 Cosmic insignificance therapy 00:12:53 Judging a book by its cover 00:34:18 Debunking astrology 00:40:24 Life on Mars and panspermia 00:48:09 The giant-impact hypothesis: Will Vera Rubin Observatory save Earth? 00:54:18 Elon Muskโ€™s plan to colonize Mars 01:08:59 Journalism, social media, and our obsession with politics 01:25:24 Audience questions 01:30:16 The impact of AI on education 01:36:16 Fusion ignition and its implications 01:41:39 The great filter 01:49:25 Outro Additional resources: โžก๏ธ Visit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp โžก๏ธ Learn more about Neil deGrasse Tyson: ๐Ÿ“ฑ Website: https://neildegrassetyson.com/ ๐Ÿ”” StarTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarTalk ๐Ÿ“š Merlinโ€™s Tour of the Universe Revised: https://a.co/d/3cBz3m8 โžก๏ธ Follow me on your fav platforms: โœ–๏ธ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating ๐Ÿ”” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 ๐Ÿ“ Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list โœ๏ธ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! #intotheimpossible #briankeating #neildegrassetyson

Top Comments (10)

@BrandonfmDC 2025-01-17

Im a person of the urban neighborhoods(ghettos). And im not that educated , on paper. With degrees & so fourth. But , i love this kind of knowledge. Tyson, has been my new guy i follow. He's the best. This was a great segment.

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@josephmullen9041 2025-03-09

I am the owner of a cat, dog, and parrot. The cat, to me, stands alone, but my dog and my parrot are intelligent, and social. There is no question that all my animals are conscious, and anyone who does not recognize intelligence in animals is just not paying attention.

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@DrBrianKeating 2024-12-23

Full 2h conversation with Neil โ€” if you came from the 9-minute clip, this goes much deeper. We cover Mars mission physics (radiation dose, 0.38g bone loss, closed-loop life support), why Elon's timeline is probably wrong, the Fermi paradox, and whether science communication has broken public trust. I'm a physics professor who worked at NASA and has spent 25 years at the frontier of cosmology โ€” building the instruments that imaged the universe's first light. Transcript + Monday M.A.G.I.C. Message: briankeating.com/yt Free meteorite for .edu addresses (USA): briankeating.com/edu

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@MichaelBuetKESE 2025-01-28

Neil, I was working at Western Electric in 1977, and in my plant, engineers were walking around with "ginned-up" WW2 walky-talkies testing cell phones... saying, I kidd you not: " CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!"....

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@environmentalcanadian2338 2024-12-24

Thanks Brian. It was a real treat listening to both you and Neil. Peace and love always, Calvin.

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@psychonautseventen2249 2024-12-30

Thanks for asking my question Dr. Keating! Thanks also Dr. Tyson for your answer!

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@absentmindedprof 2025-03-15

You mean to say, that establishing colonies on a radiation blasted, micrometiorite pummeled, airless, toxic hellscape is not a good idea?

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@WJSpies 2025-03-30

I know (friends with) a person who knew Issac Asmov for years as a neighbor inside a NYC apartment building. She told me, more than once, he was one of the kindest, most socially engaging, people she ever knew. And as a TV news reporter she got to know many people over the course of her working life. I think the kindness she alludes to in Issac Asmov was plainly reflected in the thousands of books that man wrote over his lifetime; it was obviously evident. When my friend said it to me it came as no surprise.

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@berni-72 2025-03-11

This short mention of our own insignificance at the beginning of this nice piece of talk reminded me instantly of the ending of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie, where the narrator ends the story with this significant sentence: "And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race, lost in time and lost in space, and meaning."

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@chucktaylor4958 2025-03-12

When the bird dropped the stone in the container, it squawked โ€˜eurekaโ€™.

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