It isn't actually a 'Circle of Life'

Order Take Me to Your Leader here 👇 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Take-Me-to-Your-Leader/Neil-deGrasse-Tyson/9781668249970 Is it really “the circle of life”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the thermodynamics of cannibalism and why, techincally, we are all solar powered. Timestamps: 00:00 - Thermodynamics of Cannibals 02:19 - Basal Metabolic Rate 03:46 - It’s Not Actually a Circle of Life 06:09 - In the Ocean 9:02 - The Rose Center Tank Debacle 10:25 - Economic Systems 12:20 - We Are Solar Powered Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the lates StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson