Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist

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15 жыл бұрын

In this Howard Hughes Medical Institute program, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of the PBS program NOVA scienceNOW and director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, sits down with Dr. Thomas Cech, president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, to discuss his own illuminating experiences as a graduate student, and how he became interested in science. Tyson also discusses his outreach success in making science accessible to the general public.

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@ejenglin 13 жыл бұрын

I'm taking journalism and physics just because he made me aware of the need to make science accessible to a wider audience. Dr. Tyson has taught me so much, not just about science or scientific discoveries, but about the communication of scientific ideas. If we had 100 more of him we would not have enough.

@darrenng9828 11 ай бұрын

Agreed, but also because there is only one of him that makes him and his work unique to us

@rickycouture7224 3 жыл бұрын

I love that this conversation begins with a commentary on dead-ends when I just so happen to be following down yet another Neil deGrasse Tyson rabbit hole on KZfaq only to discover this gem from twelve years ago, realizing that there really are no dead-ends as far as Neil's brilliance is concerned. I've learned more from this man about the universe, and science in general, than I have collectively from every other person on earth that I've ever met or seen. Not only is he an educator, but he is so passionate that he inspires you to want to learn everything you possibly can about the universe around you. How he's only made Time's Most Influential People list once in his lifetime, more than thirteen years ago, is astounding to me. He very well may be the most influential, in terms of science education and science literacy, that has ever lived. Moreover, he's brought millions into the fold who would otherwise have never known that they were intellectually capable of understanding the sciences. He is the proverbial rising tide that lifts all boats as far as the general public's appreciation for the cosmos is concerned, and as much recognition as we think he gets -- he deserves so much more.

@GodlessMorality 13 жыл бұрын

Dr. Tyson is every bit as good a comedian as he is an astrophysicists. I so much enjoy listening to him, as much for his wonderful humor and presentation as the fascinating information he shares.

@AriaHarmony Жыл бұрын

1:06:19 most of them look so engaged, people usually lose focus an hour into listening to somebody, that's how brilliant Neil Degrasse Tyson is. I love his enthusiasm so much! He knows how to share his own excitement for something with you.

@elizabetholiviaclark 9 ай бұрын

He had my full attention the entire time. In fact, time seemed to fly, and I was a bit sorry when it came to an end.

9 жыл бұрын

"Whether or not you can become great at something you can always become better at it. Don't ever forget that. And don't say: 'Oh, I'll never be good!' You can become better. And one day you'll wake up and you'll find out how good you actually became having transcended whatever limits you thought you couldn't pass. And I've carried that sense of vision statement with me ever since I started writing."

9 жыл бұрын

***** :-))) My bad. I checked and now I think I understand .. so "The farmer wondered whether the adverse weather had affected his wether."

@magicsqr3414 9 жыл бұрын

Lucian Alexandru Moţoc Whether it had or not, whatever the weather, I touch wood that I have never been superstitious

@stevenvh17 9 жыл бұрын

Lucian Alexandru Moţoc You realize you can always edit a comment (e.g. to correct a spelling error), don't you?

9 жыл бұрын

stevenvh17 Just learned that now. Thank you. :-)

@chotuchauhan4037 3 жыл бұрын

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@twstf8905 4 жыл бұрын

This was 11 years ago, all these graduate students are active members of the scientific community now. That's awesome 😂 👍 Plus, at the time of this interview, astronomers had only confirmed the existence, through inference, or, "indirectly," of approximately 300 extrasolar planets. But now, with the data from missions like the Kepler Space Telescope, etc., the number of confirmed extrasolar planets has increased to over 3,000. And, that number has continued to grow steadily and relentlessly with superceding observations and science missions. In other words; it's an extremely exciting time to be alive. 🌎

@darrenshepherd5227 3 жыл бұрын

Pardon????,^

@crisssontay8341 3 жыл бұрын

"What matters even more than how smart you are, is the strength and depth of your ambition." NDT-

@justinv3 13 жыл бұрын

"Whether or not you can ever become great at something, you can always become better at it, (...) and one day you'll wake up and you'll find out how good you actually became, having transcended whatever limits you might have thought you couldn't pass" I will try to live my life according to this words.

@VaishaliJain1331 10 жыл бұрын

I can just listen to this man all day!

@DihelsonMendonca 9 жыл бұрын

This guy is fantastic. Each time I listen to him, his knowledge and his humbleness I admire him more. He doesn´t pretend to be someone which he is not, he´s just what he is.

@grapy83 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing Comment. I was shocked you expressed same feelings as myself.

@bgilchrist228 3 жыл бұрын

He is a dickhead who knows he is spewing bs.

@vprice509 3 жыл бұрын

"humility" is the word.

@taliachetty5417 2 жыл бұрын

I could have a bad day and neils videos will always make me happy 😊

@austinjonesvelo6091 8 жыл бұрын

Refreshing seeing someone like Tyson. He makes me want to get into Astrophysics. Update: I’ll be receiving my bachelors in Physics June 2022 😬

@haunebu2360 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@censoredstudio5563 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. Almost there

@dutchdaleyy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you thought of your own comment from 5 years ago? Congrats!

@ramonstokes5886 3 жыл бұрын

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@texascommtech 8 жыл бұрын

As a white, 62 year old, hippie-farmer-cowboy child of the 60's, this touched me, inspired me, and, in general, "spoke to me" so deeply, that it moved me to tears. This is one of many videos that I think should be required viewing/hearing, at least once every single year of a young person's education until they graduate from high school AND college. Collectively, all the videos I have in mind would each contribute to the "whole-roundedness" of the individual, to the betterment of the person, and of our world family. Teachers, administrators, policy shapers, politicians, community leaders, business/financial leaders, do you hear me?

@dfjr1990 6 жыл бұрын

Christopher MacBean His generation is the reason we have race issues in America. Fuck em

@belkys120 4 жыл бұрын

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@magnusindrestrandnordang3296 3 жыл бұрын

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@dustinsouthworth6186 3 жыл бұрын

This guys a paid for spokesperson by pseudoscience inc.

@rondarawson6236 3 жыл бұрын

HEARD.....AGREED 😁

@emmmmmmma92 13 жыл бұрын

Neil is my hero. The guy interviewing him seemed like a really decent fellow.

@WCGwkf 11 жыл бұрын

this was probably one of the best 1 hour+ videos there are of him on youtube

@hdaviator9181 10 жыл бұрын

An outstanding public speaker.

@GodlessMorality 13 жыл бұрын

No one makes science more fun than Neil. And he is so easy to look at. Awesome man!

@margokronzer4985 11 ай бұрын

Boy you sure said that right he makes everything understandable besides he is quite attractive not just this appearance but his mannerisms and his ways thanks to all involved in making this

@paulex7539 9 жыл бұрын

You will be measured not by having dead ends but how well you navigate around them at the time you notice that you are there -Neil DeGrasse Tyson Wow... this also applies on life

@lanreenilo6607 9 жыл бұрын

Paulo ! I am just as astounded!

@LigitandMeyers 9 жыл бұрын

It's also old knowledge, using different words, to give it an appearance of originality :) Such a smart man, such a prideful man.

@elmalloc 9 жыл бұрын

someone jelly xD

@abstract5249 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Hardy Alright, so the point that Tyson was making wasn't exactly original. But what's the alternative? To have Tyson quote someone else word for word every time he expresses an idea that's already been expressed? Sometimes, you just have to say the same things differently in order to get your message across. Besides, Tyson wasn't *JUST* repeating something that many others before him have said. He was speaking based on his own personal experiences. He just happened to have had the same kind of experiences that many people before him had (hence why he's expressing the same kind of message that many people before him expressed).

@LigitandMeyers 8 жыл бұрын

Says The Big Bear The alternative is to use your own words without struggling to be remembered for quotes. The words are meant to be "FLAIR!" not to actually convey just the thought. There are dozens of motivational quotes, about how you respond to failures being the measure of your character, success, etc....So why go out of your way to make one in this manner ? Tyson does not speak this way, does not address people in the manner of the quote.He simply retooled a quote to be colorful, full of flair and in a different wording so it can be attributed to him. This takes time and effort and is therefore NOT a measure of his own personal path, but a structured wording meant to ripple through time :) Attention whore is what he is :) It's like Actors and their personal politics. I like an actor for his craft and skill, his politics are worthless to me and he/she should keep them to themselves...I enjoy Tyson for his science and oration of his science...I could care less about a motivational quote, that had been done to death, reworded, for the sole purpose of appearing wise, insightful and trying to be remembered throughout time..for the same damn quote 50 other people are remembered for :) You do not have to agree or disagree, but my view is mine :)

@Sl1f3rDrag0n 2 ай бұрын

This is a brilliant talk and I think the most important part of it starts around 45 mins about being visible in academia. You can't hide yourself or suppress your scientific abilities, otherwise you won't be seen by the scientific community. As an MSc student it helps going to conferences where every other attendee is a PhD student

@bsphil 14 жыл бұрын

By far my favorite astrophysicist. Such an interesting guy to listen to!

@ryank5613 7 жыл бұрын

Why couldn't my physics profs be as cool as you? Truly, my professors were so boring and non-interested in us as students that his lessons portrayed it- and they certainly did nothing to inspire any budding Bohrs, Tysons, or Darwins. They were more worried about not teaching a lesson that would upset the Bible thumpers and others that say some omnipresent being snapped his fingers and.....etc. Anyways, thank you for all your work in this field and the love you have for what you do. One of the comments below is this video should be required viewing. Absolutely it should!

@HopDavid 5 жыл бұрын

Most physics teachers are constrained by the need for rigor and accuracy. Neil is not. So much of his flashy pop science, math and history is flat out wrong. hopsblog-hop.blogspot.com/2016/01/fact-checking-neil-degrasse-tyson.html

@darrenng9828 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Tyson isn't only fluent in physics, mathematics, but also in how to communicate science. your profs probably never trained to communicate science in that manner, and only took the job because it was paying bills. Sad, but not entirely untrue.

@elizabetholiviaclark 9 ай бұрын

@@darrenng9828 Earlier in a person's education, specifically high school, teachers have sometimes been assigned to teach subjects in which they are not formally educated. They're frustrated walking in the door, and I'm hard pressed to believe they're inclined to make science, or civics, etc. a thrilling experience for the students. I'm not judging the teacher.

@JosephNordenbrockartistraction 10 жыл бұрын

I like Neil because he's crafted his reputation as not walking around this world severely pissed off about the ignorance of uneducated people asking silly uneducated questions.

@LuisSanchez-dk7ne 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian P is ur brain brokeded? lol fuckn dumbass grammar nazi. u shouldnt have read it then

@erpwwosbmk5962 3 жыл бұрын

I'm nodding my head in front of the computer even when I'm not asking questions.

@allmhuran 15 жыл бұрын

A fantastic upload. Tyson is a joy to watch, and I'm addicted to listening to anything he has to say. Thank you!

@balist0 13 жыл бұрын

Neil truly is a legend. Absolute legend!

@hollihexenhh 10 жыл бұрын

This is great, i love this video.

@luisazins2328 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon, so glad I found your channel. What is happening right now is really the calm before the storm. Stay safe! ( Love your fur babies)

@Rockster969 12 жыл бұрын

A big thumbs up from London, England. Neil, you rock.

@whogoderetedigo52 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. DeGrasse Tyson is incredible in every sense of the word. Carl Sagan threw down the gauntlet and Tyson picked it up and put it on.

@mikelevitz1266 8 жыл бұрын

great interview. his overcoming hurdles is a testiment of his value to our community.

@jasminx07 3 жыл бұрын

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@allenschwinn9023 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best interview I have ever seen from Dr. Tyson.

@alicenkore7122 4 жыл бұрын

Why did I not know about you when I was young? I am doing my best to share you with the young kids in my country. You know we need another Neil deGrasse Tyson for future generations. You are hilarious and we appreciate you educating us about this complex subject

@mef12727 5 жыл бұрын

This guy never disappoints

@brandonsmith1726 8 жыл бұрын

@16:20 I can imagine the difficulty in advertising that car: "Chevy Black Hole, you climb in, but you don't climb out!"**at least not for several billion years

@SickMetalAddict 8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Smith It also could upset the black community

@brandonsmith1726 8 жыл бұрын

Also True

@TheVFXbyArt 5 жыл бұрын

Most cars in the 70’s where blackholes... with depreciating forces so great not even your wallet could escape!

@mogheen 5 жыл бұрын

This should have billions of views

@dsgregg 11 жыл бұрын

This is the best of Dr Tyson thus far. Excellent.

@326742 14 жыл бұрын

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a national treasure. Thanks to HHMI for making this discussion available.

@essen961 12 жыл бұрын

"Whether or not you could become great at something, you can always get better at it." -Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

@LandryLaundry 14 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! Great conversation, Neil Degrasse Tyson is a great orator

@tgrman1 10 жыл бұрын

the man is brillant

@DreaVelia 7 жыл бұрын

Love Dr. Tyson!!!!!!!!!

@oldfunsfrontporch5390 6 жыл бұрын

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@stevejobs3496 10 жыл бұрын

Wow I just love this stuff

@waynehedd 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, why the fuck is my iPhone fucked from the last update? Is this you giving me the middle finger from the grave?

@stevejobs3496 10 жыл бұрын

Could be the download. We're experiencing problems with the update as you can tell. We're fixing it now. We have our best software engineers fixing this problem. We will roll out a bug fix as soon a possible

@ami_269 4 жыл бұрын

RIP

@bguap7947 3 жыл бұрын

great interview. his overcoming hurdles is a testiment of his value to our community.

@dmt472 10 жыл бұрын

I too am not really acquainted with what he had done in astrophysics, apart from Pluto, but I love him for being an excellent talker, for me it's just a joy to listen him speak.

@Costarluv007 3 жыл бұрын

The last question was good for me. The answer: it's exciting to be able to understand something I didn't understand before. It's empowerment.

@Snipe4261 10 жыл бұрын

This is the only time I've ever heard Tyson talk about race, which I like. I like it because he never even alludes to the subject under normal circumstances so whenever I see him on TV, or whatever, I don't think of him as a smart, black, accomplished scientist, I think of him as a smart, accomplished scientist. The fact that he's black is, in fact, totally irrelevant. It's irrelevant unless someone makes a big deal about it, and if this were a perfect world no one ever would. That's the kind of equality that people could only dream of during the civil rights era. The kind of equality where no one ever even thinks to describe Neil deGrasse Tyson by the way he looks. Instead he's Neil deGrasse Tyson, phd in astrophysics, director of the Hayden planetarium, communicator of science and a very cool guy.

@Snipe4261 9 жыл бұрын

***** That's just the point - its not a big deal, at least for Tyson, even though it could be which is what makes his comments on the subject noteworthy, and exemplary.

@peachnathaniel5524 5 жыл бұрын

going fishing? xD coexist \/

@ltrizzle12 Жыл бұрын

Right on. Only the Left cares about race; no one else does in modern America. That’s why they perpetually use it as a means for societal division. Skin color is as important as shoe color, i.e., it’s not.

@AncientMysteriesAndInnovations 8 жыл бұрын

What 58 knuckle draggers disliked this video? Asteroid deniers?

@schizophrenicenthusiast 7 жыл бұрын

Moon-landing deniers and Flat-Earthers, sadly :(

@billhenry7213 5 жыл бұрын

Also young earthers.

@bazookajoe6133 5 жыл бұрын

Knuckle draggers, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@michaelstone7546 3 жыл бұрын

264 now

@lilybenton2644 3 жыл бұрын

An outstanding public speaker.

@jamesrobinson949 10 жыл бұрын

Why, the hell do I have to start watching this stuff at 1:01 am?

@AP0721 3 жыл бұрын

Bro wtf me to

@SagaciousSix 3 жыл бұрын

1:25 am for me.

@rondarawson6236 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha......its better then coffee😯🤣🤣🤣🤣😁

@michaelstone7546 3 жыл бұрын

You don't. Anytime on KZfaq.

@rambul2007 9 жыл бұрын

Neil has the very rare quality of having a high intelectual IQ along with a high hunor IQ, and a high humanistic IQ... and beyond to infinity.

@klausm5460 8 жыл бұрын

Raúl Santiago You are so right. I can´t stand influential people who don´t have a good sense of humor. He is an advocate for the black community, for critical scientific thinking and for philanthropy alltogether.

@richardhodges4025 3 жыл бұрын

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@carlo88moe 12 жыл бұрын

the man is not just a brilliant scientist, but a brilliant speaker. jesus, my major has nothing to do with science, yet his experience in academia has inspired and provoked me to ask myself questions i could quite articulate myself....

@SuperMmmm33 12 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this man talk all day.

@rbhamidi2000 8 жыл бұрын

"... and it [Pluto] would grow a tail. That's no kind of behaviour for a planet, as far as I'm concerned!"

@Rico-Suave_ 5 жыл бұрын

I think he means that Pluto already has a tail, but the ice is covering it or filling in that area making it look round

@NaNslx 8 жыл бұрын

"Pluto is my ninth book"......ohhh the irony. LOL

@abstract5249 8 жыл бұрын

Pluto got demoted to a book.

@vinnytaranova6163 6 жыл бұрын

And it's a small book too.......... I wouldn't use the word dwarf for a book though.......lol !!!

@dogmom705 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is fantastic. Each time I listen to him, his knowledge and his humbleness I admire him more. He doesn´t pretend to be someone which he is not, he´s just what he is.

@billyoncod993 3 жыл бұрын

@@abstract5249 let we ouut

@antonitabrown3495 3 жыл бұрын

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@karllansche9843 5 жыл бұрын

Illuminating and entertaining. Best description ever for this guy.

@perfectperson214 9 жыл бұрын

10 syllables!

@LibanPhotography 15 жыл бұрын

Such a shame that only 6000 people viewed this! Can't get enough of videos like these. These kind of talks are the videos that should be featured, not kitty playing with strings. lol.

@damnage97 11 жыл бұрын

The most interesting interview I've ever seen. Especially the part about the process of science. So true

@soulinthewall77 10 жыл бұрын

1:06:52 hhahahahahaha EVERYONE'S attentions is COMPLETELY TRANSFIXED on Dr.DeGrasse Tyson, EXCEPT the guy at the right of the screen, who decides to direct his attention to the hot chick to HIS right. Yet, he looks despondent, as though she refused to give him her phone number.

@peachnathaniel5524 5 жыл бұрын

ha... the body language there is insane… coexist \/

@skynet_cyberdyne_systems 5 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure to listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson.

@johnguy5849 3 жыл бұрын

extremely interesting. Thank You

@jwt242 12 жыл бұрын

An awesome discussion with Dr. Neil Tyson - thx for your post.

@timstewart9026 5 ай бұрын

I've found that true masters in any discipline, (mine is Karate, 8th dan) are far more interested in what they don't know than they are in going over what they do know. I see this clearly in Dr. Tyson, though I am grateful for his teaching of basic science understanding . Thank you sir.

@DanielMC75 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting it!

@bdf2718 14 жыл бұрын

Tyson is always informative, entertaining and humorous, but this was Tyson at his very best.

@Crazyfor2PM 12 жыл бұрын

Amazing and articulate lecturer! wow Niel D. Tyson is FKRIN AWESOME!

@F1n1sh3d 12 жыл бұрын

I like how I'm able to watch all of his talks and interviews fully. The time just slips away...

@Cebuana59 14 жыл бұрын

I have just discovered him today and i am spreading the word.

@BCLMONEY 11 жыл бұрын

good interview about finding your way in life.

@Sjoerd2212 15 жыл бұрын

Neil deGrasse Tyson & Michio Kaku are my favs :D:D Respect to them and offcourse Newton.. :P

@MiniLemmy 13 жыл бұрын

'Illuminating and entertaining' - I couldn't agree more!!

@mmmodafoca 14 жыл бұрын

Dr. Neil Tyson Does it again!!!! all of his presentations are just soo easy to grasp and he speaks with so coherently just as Professor Carl Sagan use to.

@adorable6385 4 жыл бұрын

I pray that his work at the museum is still respected after the situation, I'll always love him.

@IJustLoveStories 10 жыл бұрын

So I just watched the full one and a half hours. It's 3 am, and once again I've failed to cohere to a better sleeping schedule. I have a slight headache, and tomorrow I won't be fit to perform as well as I wish to. ... Totally worth it.

@Skylar091 14 жыл бұрын

Hearing Dr Tyson makes me want to become a scientist, great man

@PauldeSwardt 10 жыл бұрын

Elequence and passion what a great science communicator

@xdawpax 15 жыл бұрын

thanks for the upload!

@GZeta789 11 жыл бұрын

Simultaneously illuminating and entertaining. The perfect definition for Neil DeBadass Tyson.

@focl2003 12 жыл бұрын

What you say is really encouraging.

@chungweiwang3718 3 жыл бұрын

I can just listen to this man all day!

@obdami 14 жыл бұрын

Excellent lecture.

@DriveIn8 13 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview, enjoyed it immensely and learnt a lot into the bargain.

@AscendingParadigm 12 жыл бұрын

This man is so inspiring!

@BigBen1994 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Tyson is amazing 💯

@milkweed18 13 жыл бұрын

That was very illuminating and entertaining.

@holdmybeer 13 жыл бұрын

Dr. Neil is a brilliant speaker.

@SachiMohanty 13 жыл бұрын

Wow! Extraordinarily fun ! Neil rocks!!!

@quotelyricshere 12 жыл бұрын

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, I love having you around!

@kcleach9312 6 ай бұрын

i loved every minute !!!

@OdenKnight 12 жыл бұрын

30min and beyond: THANK YOU!

@nervousdog1 11 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks :)

@thesilvernymph 14 жыл бұрын

0:49:37 Such great words of encouragement! ...even for a lowly filmmaker such as myself.

@Lastscionz 12 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@yolo22 11 жыл бұрын

great interview.

@SuperBuzz71 12 жыл бұрын

As I watch further, I discover that I like the buzzed NdG even better. What's in that glass he tries to hide? He speaks a ton of truth. I love this guy.

@sitiveniyaqona5477 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational !

@XythalHSH 12 жыл бұрын

Word, the States can't monopolize this guy. We need him just as much over in Europe!

@surferpaul420 12 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview. I thought I had heard it all from Neil.

@revbores 11 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@Hugostar82 15 жыл бұрын

Completly agree. Tyson and Kaku are the best to explain things in simple and in fun terms.If more scientist were like them more young people would listen