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On Being Wrong

2025-01-30 Science & Technology
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Is Neil deGrasse Tyson ever wrong? Neil and Chuck Nice break down all the ways he can be wrong, big moments when scientists were wrong from history, and why science itself is never wrong. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Has Neil Ever Been Wrong? 01:23 - To Be Scientifically Wrong 06:26 - To Be Wrong and Right at the Same Time 12:47 - Retracting the First Exoplanet 16:00 - Thinking You’re Right Despite Evidence 20:43 - Einstein’s Blunder 23:00 - On Being Wrong Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW 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

Top Comments (10)

@rustywater3219 2025-01-30

I thought i was wrong once, but I was wrong - not me

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@treiviek2 2025-01-30

The problem isn't being wrong. The problem is not being able to admit when you're wrong.

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@NerdistAquarist 2025-01-30

The pairing of a scientist and comedian has never been done better than these guys.

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@johnskilly 2025-01-31

Forgive me if I´m wrong, but for a non academic, Chuck holds his own just fine in all these conversations. Not just in this video but all the ones I´ve seen. Well done to you sir!

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@MatthewFinberg 2025-02-09

My dad, who passed a year ago, used to joke and say.. “The last time I was wrong, is when I thought I made a mistake.” Funny how those are things we smile at. Good times.

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@StarTalk 2025-01-30

When thinking of 'Science's Greatest Blunders', which history making mistake in your opinion led to the most progress and benefit for humanity?

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@creative.lights 2025-02-10

There is no Startalk without Chuck. He’s a genius in his own right.

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@TheLogicalist3000 2025-08-30

I’m gonna memorize all of this so when my wife tells me I’m wrong, I’m gonna talk for about 20 minutes straight on levels of wrong.

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@TalonWaterZ 2025-11-01

I just got an ad on Claude AI and the tagline was “Never be wrong again” 😂

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@recaplrg3552 2026-03-25

Chuck was cooking in this one. Loved how he immediately pointed out that most people would search for a reason to dismiss what they see with their own eyes so that it doesn't destroy their belief system.

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