William Shatner Has Questions for Neil deGrasse Tyson

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What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work?
What is William Shanter's favorite Star Trek episode? Learn about the question Stephen Hawking had for Bill and the secret power of science fiction. Bill talks about what it was like to watch Neil Armstrong walk on the moon after Star Trek was originally canceled. We discuss Artemis, our return to the moon, and how we can create a base there. Will there be enough water on the moon for people to use?
Neil breaks down how water can be used for fuel and how humans have harnessed the power of physics. We discuss Bill’s new documentary You Can Call Me Bill and some philosophical points about science. Are electrons lonely? We explore the difference between being lonely and being alone and the nature of curiosity. Is human curiosity a double-edged sword? Is there anything left on Bill’s bucket list? Plus, Bill asks if living beings like mycelia could be analogs for the universe's structure.
Why is it spacetime and not space and time separately? What is the vacuum of space made of? Discover virtual particles and how the fabric of spacetime may be a web made of wormholes. We break down dark energy and dark matter, and why their names may be misleading. To end, we discuss old age and wisdom: do they go together?
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00:00 - Introduction: William Shatner
01:41 - What is Bill’s Favorite Star Trek Episode?
6:15 - Star Trek’s Cancellation & Walking on the Moon
10:54 - Water on the Moon & In-situ Resource Utilization
17:53 - Harnessing the Power of Physics
19:12 - You Can Call Me Bill, William Shatner’s Documentary
21:31 - Are Electrons Lonely?
22:42 - More on Loneliness
26:14 - On Curiosity: Is It Good or Bad?
33:04 - Are Trees and Analog to the Structure of the Universe?
42:10 - StarTalk Patreon
43:51 - Why is it Space-time?
49:20 - The Mystery of Dark Energy & Dark Matter
51:35 - On Wisdom & Getting Older

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@leeFbeatz 2 ай бұрын

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@bklock7 2 ай бұрын

00:05. "Space by itself and time by itself only have meaning when they are brought together as one concept ... spacetime. The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you." But what if the cosmos CAN be described in a way that makes intuitive sense to everyone? Suppose the entire cosmos is actually kinetic involving nothing more than matter colliding naturally with other matter? The entire cosmos can be accurately modeled as solid matter (made almost exclusively of protons and fused protons!) being continuously influenced by various particle fields. It's the permeative particle fields that cause gravity ... gravity in a location is caused by the permeative particle emissions of the surrounding cosmos, and an object's gravitational field is in the form of stronger downward permeative particle fields within the space around the object, a phenomenon caused by nothing more complicated than the object's mass absorbing permeative particle momentum. Gravity might be caused predominantly by neutrinos and their collective particle momentum ... but it likely also involves many other particles called sub-neutrinos that are smaller than neutrinos. The core model of the active cosmos is black holes creating particles through mass emittance (including protons and neutrinos), and protons coalescing to form stars, the highly massive of which collapse to form black holes. It's the permeative particles that cause gravitation that is both mass-proportional and volume-proportional and whose influence propagates at the speed of light (at the speed of the permeative particles). Gravitational fields are caused by the repeated eclipsing of two black holes (or other critical-density celestial objects), with the waveform of recorded gravitational waves representing the series of permeative particle fields bursts whose each burst is caused by a single eclipse event of the pair. causeofgravity.com/ ✨🖖🏻🤓🖖🏻✨

@fadelfungames4024 2 ай бұрын

Hello, can you answer this question for me like this if you also want to know the answer so they can respond to this I'm reaching out because I'm curious about the potential effects of combining pepper spray, a Taser, and smelling salts. I understand that these substances are used in law enforcement and emergency situations, but I'm interested in learning more about what might happen if they were used together. all at once Could you provide any insight or direct me to resources where I can learn more about this topic?

@MaverickBlue42 2 ай бұрын

I cancelled my Patreon a month or two ago because you never have video bonus content, just audio podcasts, and now you drop this...I'mma have to wait until you have a couple more before I re-subscribe due to today's inflationary world and costs these days, don't blame me, blame the grocery profiteers driving inflation so they can buyback stock and provide dividends to shareholders....

@TheBiggreenpig 2 ай бұрын

Neil: "Alaska is 5 times bigger than Texas"... Naah, only two and a half.

@icerag 2 ай бұрын

William Shatner is 93 and still very sharp and youthful. Space-time has been good to him. Perhaps its because of years of traveling at warp speed.

@wetrucken1689 2 ай бұрын

He's is Vulcan❤🖖

@bryanachzet1886 2 ай бұрын

Lol

@151mcx 2 ай бұрын

Perhaps, I'm going out on a limb here... Having lots of wealth to provide the right combinations of extending your health. It's a fact that wealthy people live much longer than poor people. The gap between rich and poor is pretty thin. I mean, look, you will have to pony up some of that money on that "wealth wall" if you want to hear the rest of the interview.

@oldschoolman1444 2 ай бұрын

And time traveled too!

@zeec7439 2 ай бұрын

@@151mcxyea then aging is a very individualised process and lifestyle and genetics play a role but being rich definitely helps

@KENICUSONE 2 ай бұрын

I’m 66 years old and I was a kid watching Star Trek when it first aired and I still watch it .

@pcproffy 2 ай бұрын

As a kid I used to fall asleep on the couch, as my dad watched reruns at 10:00 p.m.

@floggednflankednfl.3277 Ай бұрын

Do you remember your favorite episode 😅

@Metal_Face_Doom Ай бұрын

I watch it every night here in the Bay Area on a local channel at 8pm! Loved it all my life!!

@pcproffy Ай бұрын

@@floggednflankednfl.3277 I liked one where people invaded the ship, but were invisible and sounded like buzzing flies because they moved so fast. Mostly, because I liked the woman who was hitting on Kirk

@jakemcgough5121 Ай бұрын

What you're saying is, people now days will watch Mr Beast on KZfaq when they are 66?

@thebec8853 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Shatner has just helped me clarify my own thoughts on Humanity, Trees, and Loneliness. For many years, I have seen what we do to the planet and each other, and it breaks my heart. I never thought about it as curiousity before. That's so perfect. We're curious animals; but we don't know when to stop. Bringing up the fact that there is slightly more positive than negative matter does give me hope that we might carry on. I have often thought that Mother Earth would be so much better off without us. I don't understand why we don't realize that we can't survive without her and act accordingly. I am 63. I have watched Shatner almost my whole life. I've had many opinions of him over the years. Right now, he has my deepest respect and love. If I make it to 93 and above, I can only hope to still be wondering and asking questions like he does. Thank you, Bill and Neil.

@moon22sister1 2 ай бұрын

Loneliness is a form of hunger. Not enough thoughts to consume. We have world leaders from whom we cannot learn anything. We have no "elders" who impart wisdom from the past to allow us the energy and knowledge "calories" to travel into the future. We are dragging ourselves into the future with technology but not with thought. Imagination is a good substitute for the hunger of wisdom but it's an incomplete food for the mind. However, I feel that we are here because we are supposed to be here and we are here to eventually complete the Universe, learn how to find and solve the mysteries and please our Mother Earth in doing so.

@jnnx Ай бұрын

Too bad it hasn’t helped clarify your thoughts on proper capitalization.

@heinousanus9352 Ай бұрын

Emotions are a disease.

@a.j.infowars7582 Ай бұрын

I didnt understand what he was trying to say about being alone.

@andiorl Ай бұрын

I was not a fan of Neil originally. The demotion of Pluto was the main reason. I have grown to be astonished by every word that comes out of his mouth, and by the way he communicates his thoughts. Put him together with the icon, Bill Shatner, and you are watching greatness unfurl before your very eyes. Thank you for posting this, I’ve really enjoyed it. ( and I can tell in this interview, how much Neil admires Bill. Another reason I like him)

@scotto6314 2 ай бұрын

93 years old ! Unbelievable how young William Shatner looks. 🙏🏻 legend ❤

@continental_drift 2 ай бұрын

That's what happens when you spend years travelling at the speed of light. 👽

@mitseraffej5812 2 ай бұрын

Not only how young he looks but also how young he functions.

@apexoldguy 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha@@continental_drift

@andyjacobs28 2 ай бұрын

I swear he has three birthdays a year.

@tankbuster101 2 ай бұрын

He's either genetically well endowed or was there when those hollywood clowns supposedly discovered "adrenocrome"

@RockPowerUSA 2 ай бұрын

William Shatner is out there in our world challenging, rethinking and pressing on... and making light of himself at 93. I'm 63 yrs old and in awe of Bill's own unexplainable dark energy of fun, sharing, asking vulnerable questions, and then carrying on appreciating everywhere he goes.😊

@jacobwaldrop8604 2 ай бұрын

I saw this and thought "if we are going to put an ancient old person in the Whitehouse, this should be our bar."

@Paul-qy9bb 2 ай бұрын

I like your comment. It's something we can apply to our own lives. Always be curious and open minded. The wonder of this life and space itself, will never cease to amaze me.

@paulmichaelfreedman8334 2 ай бұрын

He went to space on BO's New Shepard at 91 years old.

@mjinba07 2 ай бұрын

I think he used to be kind of a dck. According to interviews I've seen with his Star Trek costars and old interviews with him. This lovely discussion shows what can happen from learning and growing over a lifetime. When a person doesn't just stand still in who they are and how they handle life.

@rifkiamil 2 ай бұрын

93! Crazy

@oldschoolman1444 2 ай бұрын

My dad lived to 95 and was still pretty sharp up till the end. Live long and prosper William Shatner!

@davidw6936 2 ай бұрын

He has.

@Texas_Cruiser 2 ай бұрын

Incredible, can you tell us more about his life?....upbringing during those times, career, family life, fatherhood, and diet. Personality and how was he living life in the 40s and 50s?

@gregsimmons694 2 ай бұрын

God bless you. Neil =deception Jesus saves sinners!

@justacherryontop6538 2 ай бұрын

If you don't mind, please answer this personal question: Did he used to drink, smoke, or do anything that may usually cause human life to end sooner than it actually would have?

@larrystevens7410 2 ай бұрын

But I bet many of the commenters here would tell you Joe Biden is too old to be president. Funny that.

@bc-guy852 2 ай бұрын

"I don't understand anything you just said." Thank You Bill!! That was epic!

@galenspikesmusic Ай бұрын

that killed me

@benfurtado101 Ай бұрын

An honest and humble man.

@russellharrell5770 28 күн бұрын

William Shatner’s mind is so sharp at 90+. You took “Live long and Prosper” literally! 😀

@alkimball8920 2 ай бұрын

My Father was born just 4 days before William Shatner. When I talk to my Dad, he is so much like Bill right now. I couldn't watch this without thinking of my Father.

@gantz1978 2 ай бұрын

My father died on the 6th of February this year. Bill looks just like him. Twin brothers I tell you. It is kind of hard for me to watch.

@cheapskatepanic 2 ай бұрын

You should record an interview with him and his wisdom before he passes. I went through old pictures with my grandpa and got his memories on them and I learned a ton about his past. You won't regret it!❤

@Ari19904 2 ай бұрын

Your dad is a legend

@dongunathilaka5126 2 ай бұрын

So how old are you.

@vulcanfeline 2 ай бұрын

@@gantz1978 my dad, also passed, looked exactly like that also. perhaps we're all related

@ferchope 2 ай бұрын

The mental clarity of this guy is amazing that’s the way I want to be in my last years on the earth

@KarmaKahn 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, those genes are something else.

@herrbonk3635 2 ай бұрын

Not me. I want to walk into the mist before my time is up.

@petercook3143 Ай бұрын

Dude, you have no idea. I watched star trek when I was like 10 in 1974, in reruns of course, did well in math, during 7-8 th grade, built model rockets and many other machines, rebuilt dirt bikes engines etc, on the way to 17. Got my degree in Electrical engineering it took awhile happened in 91. Went to wor for a few places, then ended up at NASA Michoud Assembly facility in 1998, building the rockets for real this time. Bill, I have to give you credit for the inspiration and Mr Nimoy, all the best to you, thanks so much for being there at a kep point in my life.

@oonaamookhao Ай бұрын

We all need to be like William Shatner, CURIOUS! May he live to be 150 yrs and more.🙏🙏🙏

@Ryarios 2 ай бұрын

I’m 61. I learn new things every day. The day I stop learning is the day I’m dead. I can’t conceive of a person who is not curious about anything. It must be a truly dull existence.

@DavidGravesExists 2 ай бұрын

My brother is that way. It makes me wonder about nature vs. nurture, because we were raised in the same house by the same mother. He was never curious. Everything just was what it was. Everything is taken at face value for him, and he believes whatever those around him believe (and those people around him also lack curiosity, so you can imagine where they fall socially and politically).

@georgeharper6967 2 ай бұрын

Believe me they do exist. There is a huge tribe of such individuals which exist in Tugun, a township of South East Queensland Australia. They are Known as the 'Bowlers'.

@daviduwp2186 2 ай бұрын

"The day you stop learning is the day you start dying" - Lazarus Long (Robert A Heinlein) - a favorite quote of mine

@Roguescienceguy 2 ай бұрын

Most of humanity are like that. That's also the big problem with democracy. Politics caters to the simple needs of the masses and scientific discovery is often seen as an elitist hobby. I personally have no problem stating that every human life does not have equal value. Many just exist and add damn near zero value to the progress of man. Quite the contrary. Men like Bill are still adding value at the ripe old age of 93. In my country there's a relatively good educational system, because I believe that curiosity has to develop at a young age.

@universeusa 2 ай бұрын

Brain dead 😵

@paulmacintosh7938 2 ай бұрын

i am 71 and i am alone most of my time by choice but i am never lonely. I in fact love being alone.

@brynpookc1127 2 ай бұрын

Same at 72!😊

@Yungbeck 2 ай бұрын

Same, at 35! 🤣

@Daddylongneck371 2 ай бұрын

same at 113

@moon22sister1 2 ай бұрын

To me most people are as annoying as fleas on a cat. Just saying.

@simplyrowen Ай бұрын

Same at 41!

@rebeccaturner5503 25 күн бұрын

"We are slightly ahead because we are alive" I love that line

@jameswest8280 2 ай бұрын

I swear Mr Shatner looks and acts like he's in his early 70,s.

@andrew.nicholson Ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. My dad is 74 and it’s hard to believe that Shatner is old enough to be *his* dad.

@tannhauser5399 Ай бұрын

Incorrect... ;) Considering the state of current (modern) education... and how some of the main universities are lowering the scores for some of the exams (to look good on the paper), or how the education system is getting less money every year (adter all, war is more important)... > Mr Shatner is way beyond it. He acts like he is in his 40-50, at least.

@thedon9670 Ай бұрын

Lol 😂 @@andrew.nicholson

@subject8776 2 ай бұрын

I'm always amazed how this man is 93 YEARS OLD and is still so mentally sharp.

@zeec7439 2 ай бұрын

Bro I’ve seen many 90+ yr olds who are sharp💀

@aaron-n 2 ай бұрын

You copied that comment why are you so unoriginal?

@subject8776 2 ай бұрын

@@aaron-nI did not. Perhaps great minds simply think alike.

@CMBell1985 2 ай бұрын

Thats because hes 'not the size of the universe' as they discussed :-) Brain works faster than a Brontosaurus even at 93!

@KarmaKahn 2 ай бұрын

@@zeec7439 That may be, but just making it past 90 and you have beaten the average person by more than a decade. Now, also being of sound mind and health at that age and you are part of an even more exclusive minority. Just something to consider.

@iBridgee 2 ай бұрын

Two legends discussing the mysteries of the universe? Count me in

@DEATHBYFLYINGCDS 2 ай бұрын

A legendary astro-physicist, and a legendary bully of autistics

@gregsimmons694 2 ай бұрын

Neil= deception. Still time to repent folks. Jesus saves sinners!

@linyenchin6773 2 ай бұрын

I see Bill aka William Shatner but not the second Legend ... does Chuck appear at some point in this interview? All I see is mere NDT.

@chrisccatania Ай бұрын

William Shatner is loved by millions.. he should never feel lonely...

@waden404 2 ай бұрын

Amazing that my favorite episode of the TZ was his episode. Shortly after that, i was in front of the tv every saturday at 12pm for Star Trek. Now, here i am, 55yrs old and STILL watching this guy!😊😊😊 Thank u Neil.

@ScottyKirk1 Ай бұрын

The Shat had two TZ episodes! 😉

@valkeris7997 2 ай бұрын

"Watching William Shatner engage with Neil deGrasse Tyson on StarTalk was a profound reminder of how Star Trek, alongside Neil's invaluable insights, has significantly shaped not only my life but the lives of countless others across the globe. The fusion of imagination and science that Star Trek offered, paired with Neil’s ability to make the universe accessible and awe-inspiring, has fueled dreams and expanded our understanding of the possible. As a fan from the United Kingdom, I’m deeply grateful for the impact both have had on inspiring generations to look towards the stars with curiosity and hope. Thank you for continuing to light the way to the final frontier."

@lesmoore6912 2 ай бұрын

You are SO right!

@metazock 2 ай бұрын

AIs are writing comments now?

@Jeff010203 2 ай бұрын

@@metazock Scary 😨

@DEATHBYFLYINGCDS 2 ай бұрын

William shatner is a bully of autistics.. no ome owes him anything but scorn

@gregsimmons694 2 ай бұрын

Neil =deception still time to repent sinners. Jesus saves!

@monkeywrench2800 2 ай бұрын

First thought.... Tyson interviewing Shatner? How cool is that?? Watching it... Shatner takes over and interviews Tyson?? How fricken awesome is that?!?! This was worth every second, and I would have enjoyed hours of it. Thank you both!

@Mirrorgirl492 2 ай бұрын

Um, but Bill has made numerous Interview programs. I immediately assumed it would be Bill asking the Questions...lol

@terrycunningham9663 2 ай бұрын

It's 2:58 am Monday morning and I couldn't pull myself away from this - even though I have to be at work in a few hours. I absolutely loved this exchange. I wouldn't call it an interview, but an exchange of thoughts. William Shatner is an inspiration to the curious as well as a national treasure to all. One can be intellegent without wisdom, but cannot have wisdom without being intellegent. His unending curiosity fed his intellegence, and that intellegence allowed him to recognize the opportunities from which he learned and gained wisdom.

@chadjcrase Ай бұрын

Bill is a serious intelligence, that's for sure.

@hibiki54 Ай бұрын

I remember, back in the early 2000s playing Paintball along side William Shatner playing as Captain James T Kirk against The Borg in a huge paintball scenario game. He is and always will be a great man with a huge heart.

@robvangessel3766 2 ай бұрын

I love Bill Shatner more and more because he's still growing. That's what counts! For ANYONE. I've seen people younger and older who never learn, who never want to challenge their own long-held beliefs to find out what's true and what isn't. Bill's everlasting "youth" is his willingness to keep learning new things. That's the model we should all follow.

@hououinkyouma5539 2 ай бұрын

Of all the people that got to experience space, I think Will appreciated it the most

@patludwig1971 2 ай бұрын

So true. He was bubbling like a kid, hugging people and freaking out on what he just did. That thin film of protection whizzing past his view reminded him of our fragility. He da man!

@terrycunningham9663 2 ай бұрын

I agree. It was truly a profound experience for him. I think his whole experience was ruined by the antics of Bezos and his buddies in the background popping champagne and acting like they were at a locker room championship celebration while Bill was trying to express his emotions about the journey. Perhaps I'm being too harsh on the celebration participants, but I just felt it was disrespectful. Even though Bill got to finish his thoughts on going into space, it was quite rude and disrespectful how Bezos totally blew him off initally, mid sentence, and asked for a bottle of champagne and proceeded to spray the revelers, leaving Bill standing there seeming uncomfortable.

@lancerbiker5263 2 ай бұрын

My Grandmother taught school. She said to me when I was a boy, "I may be a teacher, but I will die a student". I am now a retired teacher and the same holds true for me. Neil's closing was most eloquent as was the entire interview.

@bluedemon787 10 күн бұрын

I was lucky enough to go to a star trek event back in the 90's and had dinner with Some of the stars of Star trek. including Wiliam. He was very humble and always willing to speak to common people. And went around to each table and spent time speaking to everyone. I was just a teenager but I was surprised by his approachability.

@lombardo141 2 ай бұрын

Man! if I had Neil as science teacher in any school year of my life I would be a scientist today. He makes science so much fun and seamless.

@AngryAmphibian 2 ай бұрын

If you hadn't slept through your high school science classes you would notice that much of Neil's pop science is wrong. Sorry to break the news but Neil makes his fans even dumber

@Shan_Dalamani 2 ай бұрын

@@AngryAmphibian Yep. He totally blew it when he was talking to Colbert about the Dune movies. He got so many things exactly wrong.

@AngryAmphibian 2 ай бұрын

@@Shan_Dalamani His attempted gotchas are often embarrassingly wrong. Like when he called out Kubrick and Clarke's rotating space station in 2001 Space Odyssey. He claimed the station was rotating three times too fast therefore passengers would weigh triple their earth weight. 1) Artificial gravity goes with the *square* of RPMs. If the station rotated 3 times too fast, the passengers would weigh nine times as much. 2) Do the actual calculations on a 150 meter radius space station making a revolution each 61 seconds and you get 1/6 earth gravity. Which is likely what Clarke and Kubrick intended since the station was a stop on the way to the moon. This is freshman physics. How in the heck did Neil get past Physics 101?

@Shan_Dalamani 2 ай бұрын

@@AngryAmphibian I have no idea. He should be embarrassed when people like me - who never took a formal physics course - can spot his mistakes. He's been trading on Carl Sagan's name for decades now, and holy crap, his "Cosmos 2.0" was a boring mess. The music was cribbed from the Contact movie, and not even Patrick Stewart doing the voice acting can erase those abominably cringy cartoon people with their doe-eyed Disney faces. Original Cosmos used real human actors, and made points that are still very relevant. Someone should ask him to clarify the requirements for a planet to be a planet. I don't remember reading that Pluto has a lot of debris and junk in orbit, but rather, it and Charon are orbiting each other as both of them orbit the Sun (I think; correct me if I've misunderstood that). Earth, on the other hand, has so much crap in orbit - lost tools, dead satellites, and other stuff in orbit that we don't need to be in orbit, and Earth hasn't cleared it. So I guess that means Earth isn't a planet. /sarcasm

@gulfy09 2 ай бұрын

@@AngryAmphibianNeil is a comedian

@herbertkronzucker8367 2 ай бұрын

"The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you" is a great line. Meanwhile, Bill's energy is a marvel of that exact same universe. His sharpness of mind and wit, and even some of his philosophical insights, at a very young 93 years of age seek their revival. As a fellow Canadian, his indefatigable approach to life fills me with joy. To boldly go - keep going Bill!!!

@EinSofQuester Ай бұрын

The line "The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you" is something I strongly disagree with, given that the "you" refers to the concept of the observer.

@chadjcrase Ай бұрын

@@EinSofQuester Yes, it's one of the worst statements I've ever heard and Bill was right to question it. It was the modern equivalent of a priest saying...we have all the answers already!

@taurinrobinson Ай бұрын

@@chadjcrase I don’t take it that way. I think what Dr. Tyson was saying is that the fact that we can make sense of the universe is not because it tries to be orderly. The universe is just a raw phenomena. We’re naturally curious creatures who have a capacity to explore that phenomena and find patterns in it but the patterns don’t make themselves apparent for our sake.

@halkive4619 Ай бұрын

all of yall are weird.

@booban1 Ай бұрын

these two. in action... never disappoints...

@DrumsTheWord Ай бұрын

William Shatner was someone I grew up with....he was always there. Now as a 43 year old, and having watched all of the TV he's been part of, that meant so much to me...I now realise. What a gem of a man.

@FDR_progressive_liberal 2 ай бұрын

The "City On the Edge of Forever" was a gem. My favorite is "Let That be Your Last Battlefield."

@lunamotionproductions9559 2 ай бұрын

Shatner is pretty amazing. His energy at 93 years old is only surpassed by his curiosity. I would imagine that for decades (at least) he will be the only actor who portrayed a starship captain who actually travelled to outer space. Although he's a multimillionaire he still works hard for charities and visits the fans at the replica Star Trek sound stages in Ticonderoga, New York.

@GratefulPrimate 2 ай бұрын

Long live Bill Shatner. Thank you for the wonderful memories

@PheobeKate-storytime1111 Ай бұрын

'... I'm about to say words' 😮😂😂 i don't think Mr Shatner gets to listen very often. this is FANTASTIC. both of you gentlemen have profoundly influenced my life. thank you.

@spacetrack5773 Ай бұрын

I've listened to this podcast more than several times working my night shift. You are both icons, bar none. And what a great interview Bill. Neil was a great guest. Thank you.

@CometSamurai 2 ай бұрын

William Shatner needs to be anatomically studied because the guy is almost 100 and he looks DAMN GOOD for his age

@GungaLaGunga 2 ай бұрын

Bill Shatner is a human treasure. Can't imagine life without him in it. Seems like a chill good dude.

@willh69 2 күн бұрын

This is one of those interviews I couldn't switch away from 2 strong personalities that also compliment each other extraordinarily well

@scottgordon9504 2 ай бұрын

Two hero's of mine coming together for a discussion. Science meets Fiction. This was amazing, I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

@AlexVandeven-ok8oy 2 ай бұрын

This will be my favorite startalk ever.... love mr. Shatner

@3K4peikos 2 ай бұрын

and for a single beautiful moment, nobody hated this video..

@reichstein011 2 ай бұрын

As of this comment, your comment is 5 hours old, and the video is at 94 dislikes :( Oh well, I suppose nothing lasts forever.

@MagicToenail 2 ай бұрын

@@reichstein011How do you know?!!!!! I never got my dislike counter back

@jerryross2463 2 ай бұрын

@@reichstein011where do you see that

@zwerko 2 ай бұрын

@@reichstein011 There is a browser extension called 'Return KZfaq Dislike' that attempts to bring back the functionality based on a statistical model of its users. It's not very precise, unfortunately, but can give a good enough indication.

@stevenemert837 2 ай бұрын

@@MagicToenail There's a plug-in for that.

@rayconstantine6761 2 ай бұрын

That was one amazing conversation. I watched the newly released episodes of Star Trek when I was a teenager. I’m now 72, and Mr. Shatner is still at it. I agree with Neil in two respects especially. One was that we need many more humans on this planet like Bill. The other, I can especially appreciate. “What’s the point of getting older unless you have wisdom to show for it.” It’s difficult - if not impossible - to imagine wisdom and curiosity not being intertwined. I’m still learning.

@grega9347 8 күн бұрын

I am so helplessly drawn to folks with intellectual curiosity. Each of you represent a personification of that quality. This was an unexpectedly remarkable discussion that I could have watched for hours. Who knew the “Star Trek” guy could bring such relentless curiosity to this discussion! Love you, NdT! And thanks to both of you!!

@matts3840 2 ай бұрын

William Shatner curiosity,at 93, was the best part of this interview. God bless you both.

@uriituw 2 ай бұрын

Who?

@dallasroberts3206 2 ай бұрын

@@uriituwyou’ll know.

@uriituw 2 ай бұрын

@@dallasroberts3206 I know what? What do you mean?

@oldnepalihippie 2 ай бұрын

Bill took complete charge of this interview, making it the best Tyson interview to date. This format is so much better as well... no need for comedic sidekicks when you have a guest like Shatner.

@DEATHBYFLYINGCDS 2 ай бұрын

He's a bully of autistics and a homophobe.. This is the worst interview to date

@redpoll4628 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, the so called, comic , is really off putting, no disrespect to him , this episode was brilliant..

@ninatrentham8908 2 ай бұрын

Well it is disrespectful dodo. I happen to like Chuck and he is intelligent as well as funny. Leave him alone.

@Vazik05 2 ай бұрын

@@redpoll4628Chuck is quite funny, you just have a different sense of humor, and that's ok. But he's come a long way from ignorant comic on the show way back, to actually having gained knowledge over the years from being a part of startalk and knowing Neil. Don't be hateful just because someone is different or they aren't your cup of tea.

@monsterinhead214 27 күн бұрын

@@ninatrentham8908 the way I see it, the structure of the show sets up Chuck to be insulted. I don't enjoy seeing that.

@CodenameCuervo 2 ай бұрын

If anybody can keep the universe humble and a happier place it's William Shatner 😎👽🖖✌️

@John-mt4yj 16 күн бұрын

Best startalk episode n guest I've ever seen. Absolutely love them both and love thier respect and chemistry for each other.

@rolanwolff7571 2 ай бұрын

If the day is bad and I see William Shatner and he looks young and healthy I am very, very happy.

@TillTheLightTakesUs 2 ай бұрын

Now do one with Patrick Stewart!

@user-dk3up2nl1m Ай бұрын

George Takei

@gregorydahl Ай бұрын

Beakman

@gamerzay69 Ай бұрын

Get Richard Dean Anderson on here!

@davidminda2136 11 күн бұрын

Shatner’s understanding of astrophysics, though not as deep as Tyson’s, ironically allows him to ask questions and offer thoughts about our place in the universe from a philosophical and unconventional perspective. It brings a refreshing contrast to the mainstream scientific viewpoints and adds a unique dimension to the conversation.

@moknbyrd Ай бұрын

Seeing Mr. Shatner in situations like this help me to appreciate him more than I usually do.

@davefox72 2 ай бұрын

That these two got to sit down and talk for an hour simply makes the universe a much richer place. Thanks to both of you heroes all.

@ismailnyeyusof3520 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful Star talk episode by Neil deGrasse and his most enigmatic guest William Shatner. The most profound words I took away, paraphrasing a little bit, was ‘everyone has a story, about something that we don’t know’. I wish we can all value each other, especially those different from us, as we can always learn something that we didn’t from other people. Thank you Neil and Bill for helping a 68 year old learn from the conversation between yourselves.

@newmankidman5763 2 ай бұрын

Imagine, you are 68 and William Shatner is old enough to be your father but he is still young. William Shatner's youth inspires me to want to live to a very old age

@JerryDechant Күн бұрын

Presence and awareness are the foundation for the ability to ask the questions and seek the answers.

@mikekelly702 2 ай бұрын

Captain Kirk....just turned 93 y/o. Its AMAZING that his mind is as curious and as alert and ALIVE as a 15 year old.

@Ender424 2 ай бұрын

I don't have the words to describe how much I appreciate this conversation.

@antoniojones6256 2 ай бұрын

This was a podcast interview decades in the making, finally coming to fruition.

@craigb8228 2 ай бұрын

Never seen a medical Show interview a TV doctor.

@TerryHolliday 2 ай бұрын

I wish all StarTalks were like this! Loved this episode.

@Chrree 25 күн бұрын

Two of my favorite people just chillin, talking about science and Star Trek. It does not get any better than this.

@gw3258 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the most fascinating conversations I have ever witnessed. I completely relate to William Shatner's " non scientific" but deep and meaningful curiosity about everything. I also love Neil deGrasse Tyson's effortless ability to communicate.

@parkermudsen1063 2 ай бұрын

HOLY SHATNER!! This is like the holy grail of Star Talk. 😯

@BryanSeigneur0 Ай бұрын

27:00 it's getting good!!! One of my favorite verses concludes: "there is a friend who is closer than a brother" and the wiseman who wrote that is (as far as I'm concerned) referring to the spirit of God, to a sincere and humble man. ❤ That interpretation is consistent with the rest and something we must never let ourselves forget in the rush, the needs, and the battles of every day.

@mariolawrence897 29 күн бұрын

What a fun and warm conversation.

@LSA30 2 ай бұрын

William Shatner is a Canadian treasure!❤

@suzannesmith8971 2 ай бұрын

Yes, he is. It is going to be a sad day for us Canadians when he leaves us.

@beau-urns 2 ай бұрын

And we share him with the world willingly

@FionaEm 2 ай бұрын

@@suzannesmith8971 It'll be as sad as when Gordon Lightfoot died - and I say this as an Australian. Both terrific human beings.

@gulfy09 2 ай бұрын

He's just a comedian/ actor wtf is special about him

@gulfy09 2 ай бұрын

There's a firmament end of this space universe

@dalpowers 2 ай бұрын

OMG Their voices Together are So Soothing!! Thank you Neal & William! ❣️💯

@stoopidhoomons 10 сағат бұрын

Except for the patrion thing , this was an eye opener about Bill, and Neal as well , thank you for the conversation.

@carolrebers6998 16 күн бұрын

William Shatner is witty, full of wisdom and looks like he's in his 60's, interesting interview! Thankyou Neil! 😊

@pattishome6285 2 ай бұрын

Curiosity consumes me, and it is fascinating, but tiring as well! My grandfather told me when I was young, that we mature til the day we die. I believe he remained a very curious man, and I loved that about him. I miss having good conversations with others who are as curious as I.

@queenannsrevenge100 2 ай бұрын

This episode with Neil’s and Bill’s voices discussing such huge questions is the ultimate cozy ASMR ❤️

@TurdFerguson456 2 ай бұрын

A real living legend who's defying age like no other! Curiosity is much more of a good thing than bad. Quality of life is the simple proof, but knowledge in a logical and moral mind is a good thing no matter what knowledge it is

@23cutemonkey 2 ай бұрын

I'm listening and and find myself thinking, that William Shatner, whom I love and admire dearly, might be a whisky drinker? I wonder if NeilDe Grasse Tyson, who I also admire immensely, might be teetotal? There's something about this conversation that reminds me of other conversations I have had. I guess I am struck by Mr Shatner's, just under the surface, nihilism and Mr De Grasse Tyson's very obvious optimism. This is a really wonderful conversation between two of my heroes. Thank you.

@jenisemcintyre3839 2 ай бұрын

Many people HAVE knowledge but Neil deGrasse Tyson enjoys SHARING knowledge. In turn, I enjoy learning and am able to retain the concepts Neil presents.

@thelyrebird1310 2 ай бұрын

The Trouble with Tribbles my all time favourite

@joanfregapane8683 2 ай бұрын

Mine as well!

@andrewsaint6581 2 ай бұрын

What a great chat. William Shatner was impressive. NDT says "Oh..." A funny, clever exploration of deep thinking. Always stay curious. Always.

@geoffreykail9129 Ай бұрын

The Joy of listening to the two of you talk leave sme without words. It would be fantastic if you could do a new sit down once a month. I feel there is that much you two could discuss of interest to all of us, THANK YOU.

@Bob-of-Zoid 2 ай бұрын

Before I watch, I can already expect this is going to be a ride! Both Neil and William (Even more so) have a way of making it entertaining, and never boring.

@telfordguy34uk 2 ай бұрын

I watched an old episode of the Twilight Zone called Nick of Time (1960) today, and young William Shatner played the male lead . I later learned that he appeared twice , the second episode was called Nightmare at 20,000 feet , and it's that episode that got Shatner noticed . Bless him . 😊

@8bitnespunk 2 ай бұрын

When they made the Twilight Zone movie, John Lithgow paid such awesome tribute to Nightmare at 20,000 feet.

@jacquesjtheripper5922 2 ай бұрын

I remember that hehe.

@jnnx Ай бұрын

We get it, you are young.

@ronblack7870 Ай бұрын

yes i remember the episode of nightmare at 20,000 ft.

@telfordguy34uk Ай бұрын

@@jnnx I wish 🤞 😪 🙂

@gungadin1389 Ай бұрын

He is a International treasure, I am 57,wasnt even born when TOS started. Thank you sir and the crew of TOS for making my life sweeter

@Darkfire1300 2 ай бұрын

I loved spending the afternoon listening to you two. Thank you for your curiosity, good humor, sense of wonder, irascible view of the world and just plain having fun!

@mkpops8766 2 ай бұрын

I mean i cant help but see him as captain kirk. But to see two deep thinkers talk makes me feel a little less lonely in this world. Great video

@GrandmasterBBC 2 ай бұрын

That was fascinating conversation. After all these years, Bill is still out there reaching for the stars.

@notaforte 3 күн бұрын

One of the many puzzles to solve. What a Gem of two of my favorites on KZfaq!

@terryremsik3418 Ай бұрын

This video has got to be the single most moving and touching video ever. I appreciate so much that these two minds come together to share their thoughts and wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@grahammason5673 2 ай бұрын

Two legends in their own right.... Love these 2 humans

@gplipp6489 2 ай бұрын

I understand Mr. Shatner’s lonely statement. Being in a room will there you’ve known all your life but a emotional/ mental connection cannot be made

@tsunade20031 2 ай бұрын

It seems many actors/ performers and many people come into that stage in their lives. Even though you're surrounded by people, you're still alone.

@Raelspark 2 ай бұрын

Favorite Star Trek episodes: -- the one with Joan Collins -- the one with Khan -- the one with black and white Frank Gorshin -- the one with people "speeded up" -- the one with Nomad -- the one with 1920s gangsters -- the one with the Horta -- the one with the Atavachron -- the one with Jeffrey Hunter as Pike -- the one with Robert Lansing -- the one with Wyatt Earp -- the one with Abe Lincoln -- the one with Spock and crew in space shuttle -- the one with Spock during mating season -- the one with Mirror versions of Spock and the crew

@moon22sister1 2 ай бұрын

And don't forget the one with Tribbles. Neuter and spay your Tribbles or you will have an overcrowded space ship in no time flat!

@StormsparkPegasus Ай бұрын

V'ger was not in an episode. That would be the first movie. Perhaps you're thinking of Nomad.

@Raelspark Ай бұрын

@@StormsparkPegasus yes, Nomad.

@ZorellUnderhood Ай бұрын

My enjoyment of this amazing interview was tarnished with so many adverts, it felt like one long add, interspersed with the occasional few minutes of interview!

@PoppaCYS 2 ай бұрын

Shatner is a great conversationalist, and he is very intelligent. I always enjoy his interviews. It's hard to believe that he's 93.

@daves1209 2 ай бұрын

What a delight and pleasure to listen to the conversation between the legendary Bill Shatner (a hero of mine since I became a Star Trek fan by watching Star Trek TOS at the age of 5) and the great astrophysicist Neill deGrass Tyson! It's rare these days to get this level of phylosophical/scientific discussions and it is just so enriching. Bill Shatner, his curiosity about nature, about life, his wisdom, his level of knowledge, what a Man, what an inspiration.

@laurakroll5189 2 ай бұрын

It has been so very long since I've listened to such an intriguing, stimulating AND entertaining discussion. Thank you.

@marcobruni2680 12 күн бұрын

I liked it because William asks great questions

@nakazonegamestreaming896 2 ай бұрын

I am so happy Mr. Shatner decided to have this conversation with all of us with the loads of interviews and the movie of course. You are a hero dude, thanks as Captain Kirk you took us to places...

@robvangessel3766 2 ай бұрын

I completely relate to the difference between being alone and being lonely. I've been in the biggest crowds and felt lonely. Bereft of the people I'd wished I'd had in my life. But when I'm working on my own stuff, I need to be "alone", but I'm vigorously alive with posititive energy as I create and journey ideas. I think the brain compartmentalizes EVERYTHING, and it depends on the forces of nature v. nurture in your early years as to how you chemically and emotionally react to these things later in life.

@lesliehake972 2 ай бұрын

I'm thoroughly enjoying this conversation. Thank you

@neilbrucker5985 Ай бұрын

This was one of my fav Neil Tyson interviews. And God bless Mr William Shattner, what an absolutely beautiful mind even at 93 years old. Love this dude.

@Thunar292 2 ай бұрын

I have been watching this show for the past 5 years, this is now my favorite episode. :)

@frankbarnwell____ 2 ай бұрын

Lovely to be here. The Moody Blues

@elizabethlanders9805 Ай бұрын

This was fascinating. And entertaining! I have subscribed. I am looking forward to seeing the You Can Call Me Bill documentary in a movie theater. And more galactic observations and discoveries from you and your team.Thanks for this!