The Intersection of Science and Religion with Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Published 2024-01-04
What would a wormhole look like in space, if one existed? Learn about the math of spacetime and how the idea of a wormhole came about. Is the idea of a wormhole connected to blackholes somehow? We also discuss Superman and what it would be like to have instantaneous travel.
Has Neil ever had a spiritual epiphany while studying science? We discuss so-called religious experiences and what it means to be “in awe” of the world. We also explore how science ruins miracles and how true miracles are actually just new laws of physics. Plus, what would Neil say to someone if they contacted him from beyond the grave?
Is it possible for there to be nothing? Learn about nothingness, virtual particles, and vacuum energy. Does artificial intelligence have the ability to make scientific discoveries? Find out about what AI can and cannot do, plus, how quantum computing could change the AI game. All that, plus, we break down how to foster a love of science in a young person.
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00:00 - Introduction: Grab Bag
1:48 - What Would a Wormhole Actually Look Like?
5:47 - Superman Looking Back at Krypton
11:48 - Have You Ever Had a Religious Experience While Studying Science?
22:11 - Near Death Experiences & The Afterlife
27:22 - Is “nothing” possible?
32:28 - Can Artificial Intelligence Make Scientific Discoveries?
39:45 - Planet Houston
42:33 - How to Get Young People to Like Science
All Comments (21)
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Have you ever had an unexplainable experience?
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When I was 34 I went into cardiac arrest due to an unknown genetic issue. I was "dead" for a bit in ER, but they obviously were able to bring me back. After I recovered I was approached by a number of religious people I know asking if I saw god or had any experience, and would I like to join their church? Yes I had an experience, but I explained that what I experienced was nothing more than a dream. Because my brain did not die my consciousness was simply thinking within my brain. So it did not make me feel any differently about god. It did however make me extremely grateful for modern medical science.
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I think Chuck Nice has low key become my favorite comedian over the last few years. Thanks to everyone who makes this fantastic show!
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Seeing the genuine passion of an educator flow through Neil on the final question/segment was beautiful in of itself and deserves its own video everytime
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Chucks impression of a preacher is so accurate and spot on. So hilarious. 😂
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Neil-splaining! Chuck, I'm dead!!! And I love the idea of Neil reaching out to people who don't normally think about science. Win them over, and maybe that critical thinking switch will turn on. Neil-splaining. I love it.
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I'm not very religious myself, but I have found myself sometimes when looking up at the night sky or when looking at images from space, I get an overwhelming sense of oneness and my body feels lighter and I get chills run across my body, and that's what I've always imagined a religious experience feeling like
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If Chuck had a science preacher show I would binge it all in one weekend
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I consider Dr. Tyson so brilliant and love so many of his videos that it is difficult to decide which is my favorite. But now I think I have found it and it is this video right here. I loved it and laughed many times with the things that were said. Chuck performing the scientific priest was hilarious. Thank you, guys.
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13:40 Chuck you need to develop a “preacher” character and turn it into a full bit. It would be awesome!
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I first saw Superman II in a movie theatre in Washington, D.C.. When the Krypton judge sent the criminals into the (2D) "Phantom Zone", someone in the audience yelled out, "Look at that! They made 'em into an album!" :)
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Love how Niel goes from fall-over laughing so infectiously, to proceeding with explainations as though there was no joke in the last 2 seconds 😂
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This is my absolute favorite Chuck... 🎶 I TALKIN....EMPIRICAL EViDeNcE!!🎶
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Thank you Neil, not just for the education and work you do, but for showing the respect, ethics and effort you put in to your position. Science and society requires more than theory and speeches, and you truly deliver. There are many problems in our country today, but you are one of the very few heroes people can look up to and try and emulate. Our generation were raised on science fiction, most of it a vision of equity and cooperation achieving greatness and open to any possibilities. Thank you for showing everyone the path and dream can come true !
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Loved your "sermon", Chuck! Too funny!
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The convergence of science and religion is what inspired and motivated Einstein to stick out his tongue in order to put an end to the speculations about his true nature (Not A Sematic Rabi). However, it never hindered Einstein from seeking out any source of information that could help him solve the problems he was facing (the equation), and he eventually succeeded. As for us, including Dr. Neil, we often lose sleep over the things we don't understand about the world around us, but we tend to overlook a valuable source of information that could help us achieve a better understanding.
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Some parts made me burst into laughter. Watching your show is a perfect way to to end of my busy day- curiosity satisfying and funny! Love Startalk, love looking up. Thank you, Dr. Tyson and Chuck!
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That intersection has no lights... no stop signs... not even a nice lady with a vest.
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If church ever had a preacher scientist I would tune in Saturday and Sunday. 13:29
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13:29 was priceless! I would join that church in a heartbeat.
