Now I understand the quote - *"Nothing is Impossible"* 👍

Neil: "What you doing?" Me: "Nothing" Neil: " Let's talk about that, son."

Thanks, Neil. I understood nothing.

No slides, no animations, no special effects... and yet he explains complex concepts so effortlessly! Hat's off to you Neil!!! I wish I had such teachers during my school and college days. Each episode you do is an eye-opener. And Chuck is great too, representing us with our thoughts, queries and amazement! Keep it up guys!

Whitney Houston: “ 🎶 ...I have nothing, nothing, nothing... 🎶” Neil: Now hold on for a second there...

Neil is the only guy that can talk for 13+ minutes about LITERALLY NOTHING

When I was in High School, I wasn't interested in science at all. And now that I am older and retired, I'd like to know more and more about science. I think it is mainly because of Neil who is an excellent teacher and makes the subject very interesting and fascinating. Thanks and kudos. Keep on educating us for it is significant that we understand what goes on around us, the earth, the seasons, the gravity pull, atoms, protons, molecules, et al. Wish you all the best.

In 1967 when I was 10 my grandfather, a small town electrician with no high school diploma in southeast Ohio, spoke philosophically to us kids... "I can understand the concept of everything but I can't understand the concept of nothing." He also said about the universe "I can understand 'will always exist' but I can't understand 'has always existed.'

Guy to girl: Hey babe what's wrong? Girl: Nothing. Run.

Mom: "What is this guy talking about?" Me: "Nothing." Mom: "???"

Niel is the most entertaining, enthusiastic and intelligent science communicator today. He Never ceases to blow my mind.

It is always fun to listen to Dr. Tyson, discussions, regarding science and nothing. Chuck said it best. Nothing is something!

Imagine if he had to talk about 'something'. Would take forever.

Chuck has my dream job: getting educated in a plethora of interesting fields by actual experts, in a causal setting where you can ask questions , and there’s not even an expectation of being smart: they just ask you to make jokes to appeal to the other average joes. What could be better?

Neil: Nothing means there is no time Engineering students: I must be nothing

For those that like this kind of topic, there’s an amazing graphic novel called Logicomix. Even if you don’t like graphic novels, you won’t be able to put this down. The last part of what Neil was talking about is the philosophy of language, which is what Wittgenstein basically said all philosophy boils down to. And if you read this far, let me digress (not to be confused with deGrasse) a little further. Doesn’t Neil sort of make Wittgenstein’s argument here? In school we used to argue about which science was the science to rule them all. Biologists, chemists, and physicists all had a go to say they were on top, but I always felt it was Philosophy. “Philosophy, that’s not even a science. Are you crazy?” they said. True, Philosophy gets has the rep that it was supplanted by science in the search for truth and supplanted by religion in the search for wisdom. But when you really get down to it, Philosophy has the most grounded appreciation of the boundaries of reality. Every day, physicists discover amazing things about the material universe; yet, when an astrophysicist tries to explain the concept of ’nothing,’ as he strips away everything he can describe he realizes the concept itself starts to make less sense. This is because we do not interface with reality directly, we do so through the senses and, importantly, through language.

Title: "Tyson explains nothing" Video : *13 minutes long* Me: hmm, seems legit.

One time I was very high and I thought about this. What if we can go beyond the universe? Beyond everything? What would be there? I kept repeating to myself “even that nothingness is still within a paradigm of something” it’s just wild to think about. There can never be nothing because it will always be within something. There’s so much we don’t understand and I don’t think we ever will.

I love these two. Neil can blow Chuck's mind, but then Chuck cracks him up

I wish Neil was my seventh grade science teacher! I might have learned something and been interested in it... at 69 years old I'm glad I finally found a teacher of science I can listen to and I will learn all I have missed. Thanks

Chuck's delivery of that 'oh god...' after Neil mentioned quantum physics is just so perfect 🤣🤣🤣

So. To truly have nothing , we have to have a box we completely ignore. Let smoke another bowl 😂

Never stop sharing the knowledge, the laughs, and the unguided stories.

Neil gets an empty box for christmas Neil : “ OH BOY !!! “

I was so received that I finally knew what nothing was, but then Neil went "BUT I DESCRIBED IT SO NOW ITS A THING" and my soul broke

“The very best vaccume on earth” “…Hoover” 😭🤣🤣 caught me off guard

You know what ? I just learned NOTHING.

The biggest nothing in the Observable Universe: my bank account.

Neil has the best laugh. So genuine. And it’s about particle physics.

Just getting into your show I’m so glad you make science funny!! Sad you didn’t make it to the solar eclipse event in Dallas

I was hoping to hear about black holes in the discussion. Thanks for the edification.

When you ask you clearly upset girlfriend, "what's the matter?": - "Nothing."

"There's snakes in space?!" "There's literally everything in space, Morty!!!"

Sorry of being late, I have two points/questions to make: 1. before the big bang when all the matter was a tiny ball, wasn't "nothing" around it? 2. We know now that the universe expands every second, so isn't the area that universe is not there yet "nothing"? I really hope one day you read this. Until then thanks for training my brain!

"Maybe nothing in philosophy. But, even nothing is something." (Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry in an episode of Seinfeld) LOL

If I had a science teacher like Neil, I would have been a scientist! I love this channel! I love learning and I’m in my 60’s!

Showed this to my wife, she replied. "I know now what I'm getting you for your birthday."

It’s when you sleep with no dreams

If you want "Nothing" just listen to a politician. Every word that comes out of their mouth is perfectly equal to nothing.

So the instant you think of it, it becomes an idea, and is immediately something.

"What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind!" -Homer Simpson

"The concept you're describing aligns closely with what some philosophical and spiritual traditions refer to as "absolute nothingness" or "the Void." This notion transcends even the concept of Sunyata in Buddhism, which deals with the emptiness of intrinsic nature but still acknowledges the interdependent existence of phenomena. In the highest sense, this "total, complete emptiness" would be beyond all physical, conceptual, and descriptive boundaries. It implies a state where there is no existence of any kind-not even the potential for existence, such as virtual particles or physical laws. This form of nothingness is often considered ineffable, meaning it cannot be described or conceptualized within the limits of human language and thought. Such a concept is often approached in mystical and metaphysical contexts rather than in scientific or philosophical discourse, where even the idea of describing "nothing" falls short. It is the ultimate transcendence of all dualities, concepts, and even the self-referential act of naming or describing. This idea pushes the boundaries of human cognition and language, pointing towards a profound and paradoxical state of pure, unconditioned nothingness." "Manjusri asked, World-honored one, what is the state of the unconditioned? Buddha said, The absence of thought is the state of the unconditioned." (Unconditioned in this context is referring to the awakened mind of a Buddha. It has not been taught that there is any difference good or bad, great or small, between the body, speech and mind of a Buddha, and the body, speech and mind of a sentient being. Your mind is already peaceful when still, and clearly apparent while in motion. This clarity and emptiness are nondual. Your mind is the Buddha from the very beginning. All thoughts and all dharmas (phenomena) are self-liberated into their own essence in the very instance of their arising. ❤😊

“The nothing that is something which is nothing” is the perfect conclusion, good for Chuck!

All this man wanted was nothing, and Neil couldn’t even give him that😂😂

I dont understand nothing

Neil's been describing the inside of my head: Empty & nothing

“It’s a show about nothing! How do we know when it’s over?” 😂 Bonus points if you get my obscure childhood reference 🤣

You can travel through a whole lot of nothing without noticing. 😆

I'm watching this. I was supposed to be doing work. Mom walked in and asked "What are you watching?" I replied with "Nothing, Mom." She asked "Lemme see" so I showed her. I didn't lie but now I'm grounded.

So Oxygen, Nitrogen and a box walk into a bar, everybody asked what's up with the box?. They said "nothing and don't ask because it didn't matter"

For a moment it sounded like there was something in nothing, but now I realize I know nothing about nothing loll

What a great “educational” comedy team! I love learning and laughing at the same time!

“The Three Oddest Words” by Wislawa Szymborska When I pronounce the word Future, the first syllable already belongs to the past. When I pronounce the word Silence, I destroy it. When I pronounce the word Nothing, I make something no non-being can hold.

In science, the concept of "nothing" often challenges our understanding, as it can imply a vacuum, a state devoid of matter, or a theoretical absence of existence. This notion plays a critical role in fields like quantum mechanics and cosmology, where "nothing" can have profound implications. How might ongoing research into quantum fluctuations and the nature of voids further reshape our comprehension of what "nothing" truly means in the universe?

In a few years, a box of fresh air will bet the best gift one can get, so that's breath of air.

The dynamic of this show is so underrated and overlooked. I absolutely love how these two communicate their different ways of thinking.

They're at it again ✨

“Nothing is easy, though times get you worrying, my friend, it’s okay” - Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) 😎🎸

First time seeing this channel. Chuck is absolutely hilarious 😂

Neil trying to imagine The Nothing and explain it to us - while i was having a Michael Ende's 'The Neverending Story' flashback.. The Nothing cannot be named, explained, understood or even imagined; therefore, Nothing is the absence of imagination, creativity.

it's three in the morning in Athens & I'm extremely tired but...I've been sitting on my couch for the last two hours, binge watching startalk and i literally can't stop. you're both great. thanks for explaining all these wonderful things.

7:58 actually had me.

"Mom I'm studying!!! - "Oh that's so unlike you, go on sweetheart. What subject are you reading? " "I'm studying Nothing!!"

Me watching this at 2 a.m. while high: "Woah"

I clicked expecting Neil to be quiet for +10 minutes.

I also understood nothing. Beautifully explained. Simple explanation to something that is nothing. Chuck rightly said "sothing". I will say both of you are "soothing" to hear. Well done.

I have nothing to say about this nothing? Is it considered as something?😂😂😂

This is why "the nothing" from The Never Ending Story was so terrifying to me.

When Chuck said "Not with my carrier", I felt that.

Neal you have absolutely proven that the question "is the glass half full or half empty" its always full on earth!

@9:27 wow “Laws of Physics in NOTHING” my heart skipped a beat

"If you want and smoke your marihuana" Buddy, how do you think i ended up in this video?

Nobody: nothing Neil: Let's talk about that

A good example of how limiting language can be. What trying to explain can only be experienced. Namaste🙏🏾

Nothing that can’t be described as nothing. That was the kicker for me.

I've never seen anyone talk about nothing for 13 minutes straight and still be this entertaining and insightful. Lol

Ygritte- "You know nothing, Jon snow" Jon after watching this video- 😏

this feels like hanging out with a smart friends with physics as intrest, wish i had those

nailed the seinfeld impersonation

"Nothing" is impossible.

*:Neil when he opens an empty box:* THeRe IS OnlY sOmE OxyGeN MoLEcuLeS In HeRe

No guys stop it please... you're just TOO GOOD together. I watched "oh god" (after Neil said "quantum physics") at least 4 times. I know this comment will drop into nothingness, but how much I would love an answer on the question I'm about to write. I found strong similarities(if not exact same concepts) with quantum physics and some of the eastern cultures. Some concepts about Buddhism are so similar to quantum physics that its terrific. I really can't take my head of this thought: the fact that they seemed to have focused their research into the existential and experiential side of the spectrum of life. Differently from the western culture which has developed the "external" research. We're directed outward. They are inward. If I'm not exaggerating in this next words, we could say that science, even with its own beautiful and surely useful efforts, finds itself in front of a wall when trying to determine what consciousness might be. Simply because you can't prove it exists. Question is: If there is nothing to observe, but you can still experience or describe nothing (as you two were saying), who is doing that? Who is experiencing suthing?? Who can describe nothing? I'm asking who's the operator doing this operation. Other question, connected to this one is: If I knew every atom in your body, would I know who you are? "Who" is the question that these cultures have explored and they seemed to have touched the same exact results that science has. Which makes perfect sense to me. In fact, as long as everything is life, even ourselves, if we start a research from one side or the other (if the objective is the same: truth) the result should still be the same. You're meddling with the same thing: "reality", just from two different directions. Though, if the fact that science limits itself to what it can prove, also obviosuly suggests that if there were to be things that are unprovable but still existing, then you can't say that you're looking for the theory of everything. And you'll never know that, because you can't prove them. I think it's a very basic logical "mistake" (please don't get me wrong I'm absolutely not saying that science is useless.... away... far away from that. I'm just saying that it should not be too strict in its approaches, even though they might be very useful as they certainly are. Though, if you want to be strict, and just observe what is provable with your method, then say that you're looking for the theory of something. Or of some part of this reality, and not of everything. Certainly, if existing things that can't be proven by science exist, as consciousness might be, science will never know about them. So I'm just suggesting an exchange of points of views between these two wonderful ways of research. I love science, I love this reality, I love these two guys spreading happiness and beautiful information together.

nice intro drum beats for a science talk .. cool

So, the moral is that our universe dislikes “nothing” so much that “nothing” cannot exist....

One must even take a “void” out of the picture when contemplating nothing. Because even that is, yes, something.

we got a bigger nothing than interstellar space... Husband: what is it honey, what's wrong? Wife: NOTHING!

air, light, dust and a cardboard box. best birthday present ever. :)

"You moment you try to describe nothing, you've filled it with something."

Neil is a really cool scientist. Thank you for explaining really complicated stuff so easily for everyone to understand.

This is my favourite Star Talk Video

I like how he went super meta at the end there because once he described the nothing that doesn't have matter or the laws of physics or time I was thinking to myself "But then you've still got something because you know what that nothing is and can describe why it's nothing. If it can be identified then it's not nothing anymore". You really did an amazing job this time. ❤️

I felt that "not with my carrier" joke, lol.

These clips remind me of when I was a TA in college and I would be trying to set up a lesson plan for the next class with the professor and he would just take the time to destroy my brain for fun.

I've went into it. It is infinite hollowness. It's less than nothing. No boundaries, no density, no edge, and infinite. It can not be described, but can be experienced

I learned "nothing" from this video, thx!

Jeeeez These two smoking a bowl talking about “nothing” would be a whole other show.

This man deserves everyone's subscription

We have to trust that science is right to have our own thoughts to ponder. I'm fairly normal and I'm not perfect nor any human being. Just by throwing that in the mix gives me great concern about when and about what that imperfection is about.

Question: What is nothing? Answer: it isn't

As I'm watching this, I'm thinking about a Star Talk - Mind Field Cross-Over... Michael Stevens & Neil de Grasse Tyson... That would be perfect...