Life and Death: A Cosmic Perspective from Neil deGrasse Tyson

An excerpt from Neil's book 'Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.' Should we live forever? What happens to us after we die? What is the statistical probability of being alive? Tyson exercises mathematical prowess and scientific eloquence to grapple with questions that have plagued humankind since its humble beginnings. Taking a cosmic perspective on civilization not only helps us understand where we are but shows us the path forward.
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[@StarTalk]

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[@doomizdud3573]

hey Niel, I just wanted to ask, why is it impossible to reach 0 kelvin? bc we would need an infinite amount of "other cold" to do so? haha well, ive thought of an even better idea, so HOW ABOUT we just build a box that can support 15psi, then use a powerful vacuum to suck all the air out, if theirs nothing in the box, then theirs nothing to really be effected by the temprature, theirs nothing to VIBRATE AT ALL so would that not mean infinite cold? (pardon my spelling)

[@petermetcalfe6722]

You said "Life is better than death." How do you know? Many people would disagree.

[@ayushsnandan]

I want a video on Nihilism...

[@jonathanperry8331]

If we can gain the technology to terraform another planet and created an atmosphere why can't we create something to clean our own? Why can't we just build gigantic air filters all over the place?

[@slevinchannel7589]

This video covers Tyson: 'That Time Everyone Tried To Defend Injecting Bleach - SOME MORE NEWS'

[@TheOicyu812]

"I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.“ - Mark Twain

[@StarTalk]

Great quote! 👍

[@sdwone]

This is always my goto tactic when dealing with unreasonable theists who simply can't accept that yes... Just like Everything Else...We Die! Another one I used is... If you did live forever... Surely you'd get bored after the first few 1000 years or so... That one always stumps them! Honestly, as Neil put it, this notion of living 'forever' isn't really about that at all. But simply about the fear of Death itself. Even though this is a Natural process which will simply 'return' us to a state of non-existence, prior to our conception.

[@manfredseibel9097]

@@sdwone I do not fear death... but I fear dying.

[@robertsmith262]

Or we just don’t remember it. Either way, Mr. Twain was correct.

[@naveenm4980]

Great one...

[@amolian]

I find myself in a situation where depression has taken over me, but this video has made me feel. thanks

[@alexfx7500]

Cannabis will set you free. Natures remedy.

[@josephn8036]

indeed!

[@reconnaissance7372]

Hope the best for you. Know the feels.

[@gedaiusq]

I feel you. Been there and i keep going into it, but rest asure, you are not alone, and we can win the fight over depression, you just need to reach out 🤗🤗🤗

[@isaiahisdabest]

💛

[@ultimatememe3586]

"Don't be sad that it will end, be happy that it happened". I think this quote perfectly encapsulates life.

[@joecheffo5942]

Im not happy mine happened.

[@donkey3187]

Doesnt matter either way. Once gone, all our memories go with us.

[@DorianWelch-ox9vl]

Yes🎉👏

[@steelernation4128]

Life is short so make it a good story and reach your fullest potential you know you have. We were all born for a reason.

[@billkotas9049]

Baloney...it would be better to not exist than exist in this apparent reality...

[@isaacmartinez7858]

All these timelines , and yet I get to witness Neil and all of his greatness

[@moonbot1683]

Greatness of errogance 😂

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@moonbot1683 It's ironic that you're unable to spell the word 'arrogance'. Why criticize someone who's accomplished vs the legion of those who are bringing actual harm to our world... and to innocent lives? Do better.

[@richardmitsch8641]

👍

[@Jason-cz3bv]

With just one single timeline, I get to fart in all my greatness.

[@BabyRufus]

the glazing is crazy but fr im glad to be born in the same generation as my king lebron james

[@petruccifanboi]

My grandma said this before passing away : “ I am right here within you all when you need me. Death is to this body that has grown old but I am within you all my children when you need me”. I love my grandma ❤️

[@nctzenonthatglitchmodeheyh8549]

Such a beautiful soul 🥺🫂

[@boblacoste6043]

Your grandma is with you !

[@strikerbowls791]

Nice thought but no

[@user-mn6fp1bh2x]

@@strikerbowls791you don’t know. So don’t speak on it.

[@jurnagin]

She is gone ! Y'all will always remember her, that's what she meant

[@mrsnufflekins3479]

I have been crying for over an hour and a half now thinking about nothingness and the end of my experience. But this video helped me feel a little happier about just how lucky we are to be here. Anyone who reads this, I'm glad you're alive. And I am glad to have joined you all in experiencing reality as we know it. Edit: I am doing much better. I think I have a very positive outlook on things now. I hope you guys are all doing well. Thanks for everything you guys said, I appreciate it. Have a wonderful life, everyone. Edit 2: I am genuinely happy. I'm keeping positive, staying busy, and having a blast with life right now. Thank you guys for all the nice comments, and even to the people giving their religious takes on the matter. I still stand by what I said, I'm glad you guys are alive and it's a great privelege to share in this human experience with everyone.

[@catkeys6911]

Please try to feel better about it. After all, when we eventually do die, we really won't know it.

[@blackpebble1911]

the video comes from an atheist perspective, why not admit that the huge complexity and order of the universe and biology cannot come from mere coincidence.. Why undermine the very possibility of a creator?

[@mrsnufflekins3479]

@@blackpebble1911 Because the idea of a creator is too fantastical and has no hard evidence to back it up. And the existence of a creator would just open more questions. Where did they come from? Did another creator come in a make them too, since they'd likely also have to be pretty complicated. How do they work? How did they make anything in the first place? Did they have to learn anything? Why are they here? I doubt that discovering their existence would even answer these questions.

[@docta2985]

@@mrsnufflekins3479 Very well said. It's better for humans to focus on what we know and what is right Infront of us, than that make reaching claims about things any human simply cannot know. What good is religion going to do? All it has done is brought segregation and war so far lol.

[@romanpilots8356]

Plot Twist science finds proof of life after death, on Mars.

[@IwasInThe60s]

I am approximately the same age as Neil. In the early 1960s, when I was a young child, I was very scared of "ghosts". One day I complained to my grandmother (born in the 1880s) how scared I am of ghosts. She looked at me strangely and then said: " do you know how many people have ever lived? If all of them had become ghosts, you would be walking into a ghost every minute of the day." I have never been afraid of ghosts since.😅😅

[@donkey3187]

but not everyone wo dies turns into a ghost

[@Deltahairlines82]

Ghost aren’t real

[@AVEERALGiri]

Your granny was a real Genius!surprises me with this sense of clarity of someone’s from 1880!I hope wherever you are granny,you are safe and happy ❤

[@JamesBond-sr7fw]

Nice story ☺️

[@oh_yeah_]

a bit of a understatement but yes now that i look at it like that, damn that’s so interesting

[@theironknight597]

Something very calming about this video. We are all in this together, and I hope you all find some purpose and happiness in your time here. What a gift it is to have lived and to live.

[@SILVERBKS]

I been struggling with depression and scientific facts bring me peace, thank you Neil, you are a blessing an a good role model

[@thebrenn882]

Hang in there Isaac. I fight with my demons as well to do the work i must do to get where i feel like i belong. belive in yourself. we all have a skill. lets go do our best. hi hi. have a good .. life :p

[@Louma034]

❤️

[@SILVERBKS]

Thank you i really appreciate that, I don't hear alot of nice comments like that in life much and if I do it's always from strangers and not family.

[@du42bz]

You are lucky to be one of those who got to science before they got to religion. No one should be dependent on religion to save them.

[@fjatoba]

@@du42bz Maybe you should show some respect for other people's choices. Don't try to be the owner of the thruth. Live happy with your choices and try not to judge others. Have a nice day!

[@taswellmatroos2229]

This made me so sad in a way that I realised all the loved ones passed on along the way, they are just a memory in my mind now 😢I’ll never be able to speak, laugh, hug or hear their voice ever, ever again 😢 yet I’m happy I had them as part of my life 😊 I love you guys forever ❤

[@roselaflare]

How do you know a creator will not reunite you with the ones you miss when you and all your loved ones are dead? Why not consider the possibility instead of just assuming nothing else happens.

[@bec537]

@@roselaflare False hope without proof is why we have madness. Nobody can simply make their minds believe is such sci fi and it all becomes better. Thats called Supression of our natural human nature "Why".

[@Obstacle-illusion]

@@roselaflare because when you really start to consider ‘it’. Assuming you can use critical thinking, you’ll realize how silly the whole idea is. Life IS special BECAUSE we die. It’s finite. If there were something inside of us, let’s say a soul perhaps that lives on forever well then life wouldn’t be all the special and nothing we do would matter. What would be the point of doing anything or even getting out of bed in the morning? Religion was made to give people a sense of peace and something to look forward too. It’s a comfort thing. It is easier to be fooled than to be convinced you have been lied to.

[@Skwankydoo]

​@@roselaflareI'm with u brother

[@roselaflare]

@@Skwankydoo Thank you :)

[@debrabowen4276]

Thank you for this. I’m 68, struggling with health and starting to feel a bit whelmed by the fear. Being reminded that it’s a blessing to have been born is comforting!

[@JakeLeidahl]

Spend time reading the gospels and you'll find real life and eternal life. The same power that rose Jesus from the grave will raise us up as Jesus promised. Neils view is depressing and if it's true it would mean that life means nothing. But we were created by God for a purpose. There is plenty of evidence for Jesus and that He is the truth. Neil knows the stars and our galaxy but not life Faith hope and love will remain and God and us live/love eternally by His power. Space time and matter will come to an end. "You will roll them up like a robe". Hebrews 1:12

[@entropie138]

Turning 42 this year and approaching the half way point of my life, I sought out Neil’s perspective of life and death. I found everything he said to be vastly accurate. His message fills me with a sense of dread and caution at the fragility and astronomical odds of being born into this life, after billions of years of non-existence. Yet he also fills me with hope and a sense of action to make the most of my circumstances and to make every day in this life count.

[@joemonroeartistvloger7990]

What a beautiful explanation on dying! I love the fact that we don’t ask why we aren’t alive before we are born. I have a terminal disease and I’ve accompanied so much and made my footprint and I’m not afraid of dying. I believe we are spirits having a human experience.

[@JCT75]

Hi, how are you doing?

[@AFMMarcelD]

Hello Joe Monroe, take heart my friend that you are leaving your mark through your work and legacy, blessings to you and yours.

[@howardcohen7784]

Maybe your spirit has forgotten the realm it was in before.

[@A.R.T.4]

@@howardcohen7784which if true would be a mercy. Imagine if you kept memories from past lives as the energy that is your consciousness keep going on. That would be torture, though if true, that would still be akin to a true death of sorts since we are our memories and experiences.

[@peterworrell8004]

Hello....my experience was interesting..cardiac arrest...float about in different form..invisible partial structure...portal opened...son was giving me CPR...slipped back in...I was fully consciousness throughout.....we all experience this metamorphic event upon body death....serenity was the feeling.... onto next dimension...just abide by your prophet regardless of faith..same message..golden rule..care for sick,feed poor...be good Stewards of the environment....same message from every prophet worldwide.....luv your neighbour

[@dannysquarepnts4352]

Im not a very emotional man or anything but I’ve been dealing with depression for a while and while listening to this I just started crying, this was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever listened to and just thank you

[@DavidCarter-ib3vw]

Dude, try to just "let it go".

[@peculiareze902]

I cried too. Lol It's beautiful.

[@wandarask8444]

I've felt like you on many occasions it had taken a while to get where I am now . All I know is, this beautiful place called Earth is so giving and loves us so much. Many times I cry at it's beauty, and how much we are loved love Australia

[@baltimoreravens333]

Just started the book earlier this week and that along with this video are exactly what I've been looking for. There is something profound about the idea of the "meaning of life" not having to be something complex or a big mystery. Perhaps just realizing that you're here and living and experiencing LIFE is what it's all about.

[@Liljay82ndlifer]

Whats the books name ?

[@SteelerzReignSupremeII]

Doesn't matter. You can't stop it! No one can. No one can save you!

[@ryanbard]

This is so spot on and absolutely brilliant. I’ve not seen a video that captures a breakthrough at such a comprehensively in-tuned level so accurately. Even so much of the auditory stuff is spot on, particularly the high-pitched tonal shifts and wobbles. Thanks for your amazing work!

[@kimberlyj4538]

Neil deGrasse Tyson: What a gift to the world.

[@dogbonez6987]

Establishment mouth piece

[@HandleThisSelection2]

He's no Carl Sagan.

[@mmalam8148]

​@@dogbonez6987 what is established?

[@samuelcosta8189]

What gift?

[@jmatasomo2660]

A lier and freemason.

[@danielbalboa4537]

I have carried several caskets on my shoulders of family members who meant so much to me...in their passing I started to understand the true meaning of life...it shook me to my core and brought me closer to my wife...my family...life is short guys ..make the best of it...god bless you all

[@johndoppleguard]

I'll second THAT!!

[@davidleonard7439]

How could you watch this video...and STILL conclude that, there's a "true meaning to life"??? NEWSFLASH! Life has absolutely zero meaning, if there's nothing after death.

[@lmak7696]

@@davidleonard7439 i thnk what gives it meaing is that you can't know for sure. What you do know for sure is that you're going to die, and that means that you have to MAKE your life mean something - even if it's just sharing a hard life with someone you love and who loves you back. It's the experience of love that gives meaning to this life. And love is the most precious within the limits of a human life. We have each other to love - that's it. You gonna hate or you gonna love? Then, maybe you find out something different after death, who knows? Nobody knows what consciousness is anyway.

[@eltoneagle8136]

​@@davidleonard7439 I fully agree with you mate What's the point of coming into this world and then just dissappear into nothingness It's the saddest thing ever to have all these thoughts and emotions and experiences and after just nothingness

[@arlyvla]

@@eltoneagle8136 that nothingness is our home world, we came from it and shall be returned. Its not about You once your time is up but what you left behind for others to seek and aspire what u lost on your journey back home. We will no longer suffer to be happy or be happy after we suffer. Death is the gate to our safe dimension were all is and will be one day to come.

[@SeaTurtle515]

I concider myself a science based person. But I do believe there is a spiritual realm in life that science can not disprove.

[@lenka7776]

It is not of the science goal to prove or disprove anything , the science goal is to get information and knowledge

[@quintongengan3244]

Science does not have to prove or disprove anything..... It's Jesus, HE HAS THE FINAL SAY..... WITHOUT JESUS THERE IS NO EXISTENCE.....

[@maxaus3192]

simply one of the most beautiful videos I've watched on KZbin. it even brought tears to my eyes. great message, great narration, amazing video.

[@MarkSashegyi]

I’ve never felt so cosmically insignificant yet infinitely unique at the same time.

[@gregstecher3222]

The man is a brilliantly compelling story teller. With a genuine ability to capture our imaginations and explain the impossible. I am humbled and thankful yet again.

[@Bodrul1]

The meaning of life kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWUZ3amjNVgpc0

[@potawatomi100]

Outstanding video and a superb, deep and meaningful message Neil. Love your videos.

[@catherinefilipowski3506]

Of all the wonderful and varied things I've watched or read in 60 years. I think this is the most important. Thank you Dr. Tyson. ❤

[@debsylvester2012]

I do not fear death because I died for 22 minutes 40 years ago. I had just gone through a very dangerous back surgery. They had just turned me over. I saw the heart monitor flatline. Then I felt myself rise from body. I stood there watching my doctors and then I was gone. I did not see anything- but I felt harmony for the first time in my life. I was told it wasn’t my time yet. I could stay if I wanted too. If I wanted to return I needed to think of someone I loved- I thought of my children- then I opened my eyes and the heart monitor began to register. My doctors were crying and speaking Hebrew. They told me I had been dead for 22 minutes. Since my horrible soon to be ex- husband had a DNR my doctors had just prayed over me. I learned a valuable lesson that day. Never take a moment for granted and never underestimate the power of life. Do not fear death. Love life and explore everything you can to become the best you can be. I am 70 now. Life is precious and is meant to be loved and explored. We are so much more than we can imagine.

[@youtoobe169]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eshwkar7868]

Thank you

[@Cook2430]

I'm glad you made it.

[@ElMatador-ws3in]

Thank you for your words and sharing your experience. The other side sounds beautiful, can’t wait to see it, when it’s time…..

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

I had an NDE after an asthma attack and that’s why I came back…for my daughter. 💝

[@Aaron-ug9jb]

This video literally saved my life........more than anyone will truly understand. Thank you Neil, I really REALLY needed that.

[@Nazio868]

Be strong, mankind’s greatest gift is each other

[@edholohan]

All we truly have is Love.

[@martinmoore7920]

Nope...nothing to see here folks better off you end things now as life is only going to get worse I promise

[@Aaron-ug9jb]

@@martinmoore7920 😂🤣😂🤣

[@bchaitu]

@@martinmoore7920 😂😂

[@smolboi6130]

Dr.Tyson , you have given me a realization. I now understand the value of life, from now, I will try my best to live life to the fullest and when I am very old, I will look back at my days and think to myself, "it was fun, I thank god for giving me this opportunity, to live this amazing life of no regrets, I am grateful for this" i am 15 years old right now and haha i regret not doing some things i wish i had done differently, but why care if i can't change it. i feel greatful for today and from now on i will do it, i will enjoy life and spread positivity, i will be greatful for my parents, who have made sure that i would not be in any pain or hunger i aspire to be like you, thank you for this doctor,

[@h1ko393]

Death is what what we return to before we were alive. No conciousness. You won’t even know you’re “dead”.

[@abdousifelhak4486]

How can you be sure

[@kernelxsanders]

This was astoundingly beautiful, and just what I needed to hear today. Thank you, Neil.

[@slevinchannel7589]

This video covers Tyson: 'That Time Everyone Tried To Defend Injecting Bleach - SOME MORE NEWS'

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

Have our EYES also deceived us? Neal, a prominent scientists makes proclamations on ufos, without investigations, seems a bit odd coming from a guy who needs evidence. Well, what about MULTIPLE SENSOR READINGS< independent radar AND multiple witnesses, all at the same time, bro! Last government report in front of congress, says the military sightings over the atlantic and pacific were on MULTIPLE sensor readings, AND multiple witnesses, at the same time. How the heck can you dismiss that as a sensor malfunction, simply making a proclamation with out investigating? Looks like its YOU WHO FEARS the unknown! Make a video about who these ufo's are and what purpose do they present for humans? It's apparent now that 10 to the 30 power , or whatever that number is, is also the chances of life turning into intelligent life, that ends up traveling thru space/time. Perhaps that is where our lives are going, to strive to be better and better and improve everything we use, until we can travel and search for other intelligent beings. Your video is nice ,but it skips the ultimate destiny for us.

[@haroldnecmann7040]

@@slevinchannel7589 Gon is gonna Divine nen. Pontus revived as chimera ant queen. Kurapika dies off nen insufficiency.

[@gngamestudio]

If you put nothing inside a box you can not name it "nothing" because nothing can not exist inside something, therefor, nothingness does not exist because the existence is something.. stop searching for "nothingness" because it doesn't exist inside the existence, BUT if you can find something that doesn't exist then you can search for the nothingness, but again this is not logical because you can not find something that doesn't exist inside the existence. Note: if nothingness is a place or an origin of somethings YOU CAN NOT NAME IT NOTHINGNESS

[@SpecsH]

Knowing that we are energy, and since energy never dies...it just transfers, I no longer fear death.

[@bubblegodanimation4915]

That is sad.

[@joensd]

@@bubblegodanimation4915 why

[@senti7965]

@@joensd Reinbornation

[@BuchananBrandon]

This was the calmest, nicest existential dread I've experienced. Thank you.

[@MrBluedude33]

I truly wish i could have a deep, intellectual and meaningful conversation with Neil. he is an amazing person who gives me great inspiration, and further helps develop my philosophy in my life. i hope someday you come to Australia Melbourne, would be a treat to listen to at least your talks :)

[@tebohosefatsa6627]

Life is hard for some of us though... Abuse, mental illness, car accidents, unemployment, poverty, starvation. Life is only precious if you have good health and enough or more resources.💙💖

[@peterburry2531]

So true

[@mankind2393]

And that's the beauty of the human experience

[@gamesandthoughts2388]

@@mankind2393 Tell that to people who are getting f_ed in their @\s\s to death or something like that.

[@mankind2393]

@@kaitlinrose7202 see you on the other side

[@peterburry2531]

@@kaitlinrose7202 You're not alone in feeling that way, Kaitlin... Wishing you all the best

[@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901]

Good grief its Nice to hear such a positive message in these Crazy times!!!!!! 😃👍

[@dzeigler9104]

I love every aspect of living and breathing just existing in even the most simplistic moments and ways , but this video has made me appreciate and realize that out of all odds I'm here and breathing and now I will enjoy the view more thank you to my favorite astrophysicist ❤

[@nicolesummers100]

Simply the best presentation I’ve EVER seen

[@Andythenurse]

This resonates so well. I have no desire to live forever but I regret I will miss the science and discoveries that come after. In the meantime I will try to make the world better than I found it.

[@EmilyTienne]

You won’t miss them. You’ll be gone and incapable of missing them. Kind of a blessing.

[@damyr]

You can never make the world better, just worse. Nature doesn't care about your life, and with every day you live, you just generate more junk for nature to cope with. You literally are just a disease for this planet. Nothing more.

[@paulz5301]

To each and everyone of you reading this comment I want to say: you my friend are special, you are needed, you are unique, it is an honor to walk this journey called life with you all even if we have never met!

[@nabryankeene2549]

I like that Thank you for that, and likewise to you my Friend.

[@johndoppleguard]

You lie like my ex gf Tina.

[@MaloPiloto]

Grazie, Paolo!

[@johndoppleguard]

@@nabryankeene2549 😁👍

[@FarmanKhan-wc9ie]

Thanks. We are special.

[@lbschatz]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you for making it. This should be viewed by everyone, everywhere!

[@johngreen6421]

I watch it twice. Still love the meaning. Thank you Neil, I wish the world to be able to watch your video.

[@rchamp247]

My fear of death comes from the fact that all of it will be gone, forever. I’ll never get to experience life again for the rest of eternity. I won’t be aware of anything anymore. I don’t really know how to put it in words. Experiencing life, my consciousness, is all I have. It’s the only thing I understand. To lose that for the rest of eternity one day is just terrifying to me.

[@shanematthews1985]

You won't be aware of losing it for all eternity, so i wouldn't worry about it

[@irishdruidess7391]

It's a shell game put on by evil forces, energy never goes away, this paradigm of materialistic reduction has no physical demonstration or verification, it isn't even possible to confirm or deny the validity, so start living a moral and just life, look into stoicism and get some real tools for dealing with life!

[@olelaustsen8657]

For some dying is peace at last. You close your eyes and… nothing. Ohh boy oh boy, the relief.

[@Highlyskeptical]

Your amygdala creates fear, which can be suppressed by the cerebrum, the thinking part. Personal Death Solution for the rational optimistic (1% > 0% chance to survive one's death plan) Your connectome (which contains consciousness/ memories) saved by glutaraldehyde cryopreservation with a genome sample (DNA) to rebuild the body and refresh the telomeres to stay at a desired age with your thoughts. Caution- Future folk will also be able to scan your saved thoughts for intent and malice, and judge accordingly...(keywords Robert McIntyre Nectome Brain Preservation Foundation). Universal Death Solution for the rational optimistic (You live forever, now what?) Entropy, or the heat death of the universe, can be possibly escaped by going through black holes to energy rich white holes in a different universe within a multiverse. That or AI/ group conscioussness reverses entropy (keywords "Startalk White hole" "Conquering Maxwell's Demon", "The Last Question"). Then create life or join the multiversal superbeings club, gets fuzzy here for me, TBA in 100 trillion yrs.

[@Reach41]

@RC248 Well said.

[@Rupenmitra]

This video shows how it is possible to spread love with a scientific mindset. When scientific advancements and critical/logical thinking are inspired by profound humanity and not by profit or other vested interests, we prosper.

[@nigeh5326]

And as long as we don’t allow religion to get in the way

[@CraftyF0X]

I agree but tell ppl who think its harder to imagine the end of the current socio-economic system than the end of the world.

[@hsousa54]

easier said than done when you live in a system that requires profit in order to live a free life.

[@Rupenmitra]

@@hsousa54 Right! Pseudo-freedom to fulfill a set of manufactured desires.

[@sundeutsch]

Exactly.

[@jasonwebb1882]

I really hate saying this. Dealing with pain for over 10yrs and trying to fake the smile that everything is OK. I'm not afraid of death, I'm afraid of living longer.

[@praneeshmanandhar515]

What an amazing video, toally worth watching every second 🙏 life is really stupendously precious ❤️

[@s6ef4enko]

This video needs to be translated and voiced over in all languages on Earth to be fully understood by all nations. Unfortunately, a large portion of people do not understand or/and comprehend the English language and their perspective is restricted within their local region and beliefs. But a 9min video like this can completely alter their vision of life, save life and create kinder souls.

[@BeautekeLoentje2]

..it's a good reaction, totally agree..

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

And kinder eggs

[@DDubovsky]

I don't fear death; it's the ten or so minutes BEFORE death that scares the daylight outta me. StarTalk has been an amazing adventure for me. Thank you. :)

[@Shabaka87]

Same. I'm scared of thinking I'm ABOUT to die. It scares me everyday

[@icelsikupingmerah]

Yes there is a good reason to be afraid, you have no control over it..

[@wb3213]

@@Shabaka87 You'll be fine...We are all headed there so you are not alone...in the meantime all we can do is enjoy life the best we can !❤

[@ziziroberts8041]

​@Samm Salvey It's not like that at all.

[@ziziroberts8041]

@Samm Salvey Not at the very end. Namaste 🙏🏽

[@adrianostan4435]

What a video you made! Really changed my perspective on life in good Keep it up and love your content!

[@panda_slaughter5986]

Every time things get bad I listen to this. I feel like for the scientifically minded this is like praying it just makes me feel so beautiful and special

[@ahmadpeng]

If you still living, you have another chance to underatand the life and death and the life after death, go and read a Quran, Islam religion, and prophet Muhammad's life, then you understand the true meaning of life.

[@anturon]

I can't even imagine to describe how deeply this touched me. So much meaning in such simple words. So much healing for a lost soul. I thank you with all my heart and thank all the humans that like you, with a smile, give their best to the planet and to the others.

[@jhwhthemerciful]

For Christ Sake people. Neil degrasse Tyson is nothing more than a self obsessed narcissist. He knows nothing about life or death. I do. I can give you the red pill if you want.

[@ponyslavestation4669]

I think u need to visit a psychiatrist 😂😂

[@anturon]

@@ponyslavestation4669 me too 😂

[@xXShadowCraftyXx]

This video quite literally hit me in the feels, Neil has got to be the best person in the world to discuss anything with. He makes it feel so heartwarming to hear, never negative about anything.

[@metrowireless3381]

They pay him a lot. That's why.

[@timparziale8762]

I don't like him

[@lindseybethea6979]

I wish they'd pay him to read books.

[@hlii3970]

No, there s better

[@richarddegen6184]

aetheist with no faith

[@coledwrld7]

7:18 I shed a few tears because that is exactly how I feel. I accepted at an early age we all die no matter how hard we fight it so dont fight it and just live while you have this existence. I admit I regret plenty. chances I didnt take and things I didnt say and will never get the chance too. I'm in my early 30s and I know to many that still may seem on the younger side but I understand more than ever no one is promised tomorrow so I live for me now by presenting how I want and loving who I want regardless of what anyone says. dont waste this one opportunity wishing your life away. make your life happen now.

[@smokythecat393]

Wonderful video ❤

[@Ana.Banana.77]

I was very sick for a few months last year. It gave me so much perspective on how beautiful life can be and how much I want to experience. Since then, I stopped drinking and began shifting my focus towards subjects that make me a better person everyday even if only on a minuscule scale. This video makes me feel so special and lucky to be alive. I hope everyone watches feels that too

[@BeautekeLoentje2]

..most of times, when you get something serious, then start to realise more, i wish you a very good recovery, health and prosperaty for future, yes, everyone is unique..please enjoy life! ..greetings from België (Belgium)

[@Ana.Banana.77]

@@BeautekeLoentje2 thank you ☺️ may you also be blessed with many good things such as health and prosperity. Much love from California 🌹

[@ahmadpeng]

If you still living, you have another chance to underatand the life and death and the life after death, go and read a Quran, Islam religion, and prophet Muhammad's life, then you understand the true meaning of life.

[@Bodrul1]

​@Ana.Banana.77 The meaning of life kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWUZ3amjNVgpc0 Hope this video will be useful for you

[@Bodrul1]

Allah (God) says, "Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion." (Qur'an 3: 185) "And it is Allah (God) who sends the winds, and they stir the clouds, and We drive them to a dead land and give life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness. Thus is the resurrection." (Qur'an 35: 9) "Does man think that We will not assemble his bones?" "Yes. [We are] Able [even] to proportion his fingertips." (Qur'an 75: 3-4) "So observe the effects of the mercy of Allah (God) how He gives life to the earth after its lifelessness. Indeed, that [same one] will give life to the dead, and He is over all things competent." (Qur'an 30: 50)

[@jarosbodytko6462]

I love this. As i’m getting older I’m more and more seeing life as precious and unique, but also more and more impatient with those who take it for granted and are caught up in their petty problems. Of course, I have my own problems as well like everybody else but I try to never give more importance to them then to the idea that the life I lead is precious, uneventful as it might be. I get to work, I get to draw, I get to listen to music, I get to travel, I get to read, I get to play games, I get to collect action figures, I get to eat great food, I get to know love, I get to know great people…. and that makes me feel like a very lucky man, not just compared to others that might have it worse, but just on a grander scale too, as in: I get to be here. I wish more people felt happy and lucky about everything they get, instead of wasting their lives on being angry over what they don’t have.

[@powdereyes2210]

If I was 3 years younger today I’d probably ignore you Thinking life is just an easy way for everyone to get enjoyment off of torturing you and then giving you pleasures that they use for their amusement when they take it all away That life is a way for you to feel torture and that death even if it leads to non existence is better Now I am horrified that I thought that way and the fact that I could’ve died believing that I could’ve died not drawing, not writing, not seeing, not feeling and not experiencing anything I’ve chivied at this point In the future I hope I’ll think again “oh my god, if I died back then I wouldn’t have made this many things and I’d only be remembered as a child with no reason to die but jumping off the building anyway”

[@DavidCarter-ib3vw]

My problem is: I think life is very, very special. However, if you take is being special you will not want to part with it very much. We all have to, in the end. We can't fall in love with life because because we all have to give it up. I think the best thing is face death with a brave and courageous heart.

[@Skwankydoo]

@@DavidCarter-ib3vw y do u believe we ALL have to go?......how do u know that for certain?..….......jus sayin

[@tymccraw]

i agree so whole heartedly

[@Markusableitinger1]

A wonderful compilation about your thoughts of Life and Death Mr. Tyson.

[@rikhavok]

Neil, thanks for doing this video. I don’t remember where I heard this, but one of my favorite phrases goes something like this, “I am immortal. I cannot die, so long as my accomplishments are remembered.”.

[@Mr-Chris]

Wow! This is a powerful message. Thank You Neil. As a former Pentecostal believer turned atheist, this kind of powerful message resonates with me on an emotional level.

[@chadkinman327]

I'm sad for you then. how tragic 😥. atheist? poor thing! You will see when you pass away...how much more beautiful existence you have yet to experience. sucks you've become so close minded

[@chadkinman327]

You have even existed before THIS life. we are living energy. who's to say we HAVE to remember living before this life. For all we know...we have I've before. and will always live. Your 2nd biggest.mistake was choosing to be pentecostal. 1st biggest was choosing to be atheist. simply because you can't grasp such a powerful concept as living on and on and on. Energy never ceases. it goes on forever. Your body is your current vessel.

[@chadkinman327]

The worst thing any of us could ever do...is be a Democrat ! there is no forgiveness for that.

[@Mr-Chris]

@@chadkinman327 what's sad is that you replied 3 times. You seem to have everything figured out, so go on and live your life and leave us "closed minded" athiests alone in peace.

[@kingwillie206]

@@chadkinman327 - You need to learn the difference between beliefs and facts. A little humility would also serve you well.

[@Itsjrob_]

Neil is such a great narrator ! This was amazing

[@pattyayers]

“Narrator-man”?

[@famillebourezak9662]

Simply brilliant !

[@michelekurlan2580]

This is quite moving. Thankyou Neil

[@BayAreaBae]

I think we need to have more open, transparent, honest conversations about death. Not just as adults but with our children in a way we're it's isn't this frightening thing but as a motivation to live free and less hesitant as none of us truly know what is to happen once this body fulfills its earthly duties. Once we become more comfortable with the inevitable you'll make more decisions with that awareness in mind and the objective you have for your life while here (idk if they'll be right or wrong).

[@anomalyahblack1515]

My son is 9 and when he was smaller, he started asking a lot of questions about death. I tell him that noone knows what happens after death but it's a natural part of life and instead of fearing it, we should try to live a happy life while we're here and be grateful for every day.

[@Bodrul1]

The meaning of life kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWUZ3amjNVgpc0

[@Bodrul1]

​@@anomalyahblack1515 Allah (God) says, "Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion." (Qur'an 3: 185) "And it is Allah (God) who sends the winds, and they stir the clouds, and We drive them to a dead land and give life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness. Thus is the resurrection." (Qur'an 35: 9) "Does man think that We will not assemble his bones?" "Yes. [We are] Able [even] to proportion his fingertips." (Qur'an 75: 3-4) "So observe the effects of the mercy of Allah (God) how He gives life to the earth after its lifelessness. Indeed, that [same one] will give life to the dead, and He is over all things competent." (Qur'an 30: 50)

[@mightyhydro72]

This man is a national treasure. Thanks for this video I needed this perspective right now in my life.

[@Turn420]

He really is, yet some people came to learn about his left leaning scientific based politics and decided he was "arrogant" or "not likable", etc etc etc. What a sad commentary on our society

[@mightyhydro72]

Yeah I think that's mostly a American sentiment. Well maybe Alberta too if I'm being honest but Alberta is like Canada's little USA.

[@J.W1180]

@@Turn420 that’s the thing though. Science doesn’t lean left (as you likely know). It’s that the political left trust the sciences so they are usually in harmony. But a lot of people think science is just “leftist garbage”. We’ll never be able to convince them that they have it backwards. It’s anecdotal but it’s 100% true for me personally. I followed my love of science and my politics leaning just shifted naturally with it. I think that’s how it is for most.

[@nigeh5326]

An international treasure, NDT is known worldwide for his ability to explain scientific ideas in a relatively easy to understand fun way. As for his left leaning politics in Europe or the UK he would be seen as a centrist with a slight left of centre view.

[@darrenkinsey9105]

Incredibly engaging Neil as always, thank you.

[@turiancamila]

This was absolutely brilliant...

[@Khafaji]

Hi Neil, i am one of your biggest fans, thanks for brightening up our world with knowledge and reason. ❤️

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

Don't boot lick quite yet. He dismisses UAP's that even the military has acknowledged to the world, and it only took about 70 years for them to admit the truth. Now, its time for this prominent scientist, Neal Degrassi Tyson, to stop making proclamations without investigations. Sensor malfunctions my BU*T! Your brain is malfunctioning!

[@Qwertzym0onsif]

اشدتسوي هنا خفاجي :) ما كنت متوقعك تابع نيل بس كفو والله

[@namisali]

خفاجي طلع nerd مثلي 🤣

[@jhwhthemerciful]

Want to hear from an ACTUAL intellectual? I know what happens after death and it's not nothing.

[@denispatrice5522]

Montaigne said (in the French of his time) something like "I do not fear death, but the way I shall pass"... Now, after a pretty wild life, I am what we call a senior, and the "way I shall pass" is not only so frightening, it is also a part of every present day. Thanks a lot for your words. I feel it was something important to hear them.

[@savdelpha7008]

I dont fear death. In fact I fear the idea of living forever.

[@mry5892]

Inspirational. Thank you.

[@AlabasterJazz]

"Being alive is the time to celebrate being alive, every waking moment" seems to only emphasize my desire to live forever. More waking moments to treasure, more human achievements to observe and take part in, more of me being me, instead of empty nothingness.

[@damyr]

But what's the point of that? You were nothing and you'll be turned into nothing after a very short period of time. There's literally no point in anything you do, feel or sense, because it has no bearing for your future. You're just a piece of space dust. And even that space dust will eventually turn into nothingness.

[@johnathanmartin1504]

@BACHOMP I agree. I take comfort in the fact that I am possible, as are you. That means we can eventually happen again.

[@carlosgil4248]

Very well said bachomp to be here is truly a gift and a blessing good day my friend

[@nigeh5326]

By just existing we have won the greatest lottery prize possible. We weren’t conscious of anything before we became alive and we will know nothing after we die so enjoy as much as you can, help others not hurt and treasure each moment

[@damyr]

@@nigeh5326 What a load of BS. How can you feel you won a lottery prize when you weren't aware that lottery even exists? And why would you help others, or treasure any moment when you won't care about anyone nor remember anything after you die?

[@neuronerd5211]

"I'd be sad to miss the inventions and discoveries that arise from our collective ingenuity; presuming that the systems that foster such advances remain intact". Well said, Dr. DeGrasse Tyson:).

[@thesoundsmith]

Ahh, and HERE is where I fear the presumption is rapidly going awry. NO NATION is properly addressing climate change, we WILL continue to overheat the environment and we WILL have a HIGH probability of an extinction event in the next century - or even 2o years, this kind of change comes in a swift collapse of the existing system. Good luck, humanity.

[@thedragonofechigo7878]

Not even in the slightest for me.

[@judgegixxer]

I beg to differ. Your hypothesis is invalid because you first have to exist to be sad about not existing. That's the thing about non existence, there is no you to miss anything.

[@thedragonofechigo7878]

@@judgegixxer precisely, with non existence, there is nothing you'll miss out on because you do not exist at all because there is no you who has existed in the first place.

[@byteme0000]

🙄

[@bruno_nwogu]

Thank you for this video

[@rogrm21]

such a beautiful video! I’m greatful to live in this fantastic world, earth is so amazing

[@myviewschannel6259]

The message to take away don’t fear death or anything for that matter and cherish life every single moment you are alive

[@garyb8528]

I am going through tough times medically for a year and it isn’t ending. This video was so inspiring to me. Beautiful thoughts and reality. Gave me hope for the future especially when I think a part of my DNA will survive me though my children, grandchildren and their children…….. Thank you so much for this gift

[@ManicYouniverse]

Get better soon and - if you can - keep looking up! All best from Poland!

[@damyr]

Why would that give you hope? That doesn' make any sense whatsoever. Children of children of your children will forget you existed. And eventually your DNA will turn into dust, like everything you now see. It literally can't give you hope for anything, because everything will cease to exist at one point of time.

[@tommyss834]

@@damyr Achilles "that is why u won't be remembered"

[@johnathanmartin1504]

@@damyr I take comfort in the fact that I am possible, as are you. That means we can eventually happen again, which also means it's inevitable that we will happen again. Nothing lasts forever, not even oblivion. In the meantime if it bothers you so much then I suggest you partake of the life extension technologies coming our way, and if you don't think you'll make it there opt for cryopreservation.

[@damyr]

@@johnathanmartin1504 Your comfort is absolutely ridiculous. I mean, even if that's true (which is absolutely not), you won't remember that you lived the same life before, will you? So, that comfort of yours is totally meaningless and very cringe worthy. I'm not bothered by my future non-existence, but I'm bothered that so many people are just dumb fanboys and so extremely shallow they'll readily, without any thinking, absorb literally anything what their idols say, no matter how nonsensical their words are. I respect NDT for his knowledge of physics and astronomy, and that's it. But if I'm interested into philosophy of existence of life and consciousness, NDT is the last person I'll ask about it, because he's not the owner of the universe and because he's not some sort of divine being who knows answers to everything. So, his word diarrhea from the video definitely won't cut it, nor impress me in any way.

[@victorocasio8766]

I get chills every time I listen to this.🧠🥶🤗

[@user-jx7ty9ud6i]

Wonderful video

[@Klyxtor97]

"We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones." "We were here!"

[@guillaumejacques-pouliot8088]

Most people are never going to die, because they're never going to be born.

[@jettmthebluedragon]

In my experience their is no such thing as luck 😏but I do believe In chance 😐

[@tidus9942]

@@jettmthebluedragon Seing that all matter in essence on the quantum is based on probability, it is actually luck.

[@jettmthebluedragon]

@@tidus9942 (in my experience their is no such thing as luck ) Ben kenobi and I also don’t believe in luck with being in quote lucky their is no variable 😐that’s like something winning the lottery only Beacuse they know that they won and one must say ohh it was luck no…it was by chance 😑not luck after all you would have no idea that this planet ever formed in the first place 😑you fear the unknown, life makes you distracted and in time you will return to the same place as if you were not ever born in the first place nothing 😑

[@goatcontender3123]

We simply don't want to loss this consciousness.

[@jamimb4056]

Watch Sam Parnia's videos about consciousness

[@kshytyj]

Such a positive video. Thanks.

[@arvidsolli7698]

Fantastic!!

[@J_House]

Dr. Neil - ever grateful for your voice and humanistic approach to presenting information....patiently awaiting your book.

[@user-dw8rb6ji8b]

This video literally made me want to go and live life every second with joy and hard work

[@StarTalk]

A great way to do it!

[@kennethsmith4956]

Thanks for the awesome video.

[@khrisbmusic6091]

Amazing video

[@likesowls52]

We appreciate and learn from every StarTalk video but this one is definitely among our very favorites! Food for the mind and food for thought.

[@happycampers6592]

I would like to live forever, not because I fear death, because I love life. I enjoy doing, learning, seeing, feeling, and loving. The thought of dying doesn't bother me and I'm aware that, once I'm gone, I won't miss the things I enjoy.

[@mercedesroxanne-gk8vs]

Same!!

[@ravibabu1441]

I read somewhere recently we are the sum total of all of those who come before us. I used to fear death with all of my being, but life has shown me that death is not something to be feared, only accepted. What I am struggling with now is the sad fact that I only know my families history through the early 1900's. I wonder about those who came before me, and hope that by reaching out to the elders in my family I can learn more about that piece of my personal history.

[@mattsrehnstrom]

Thank you Neil. This was a very insightful video for me. ❤️

[@light-master]

Neil, you have definitely "won some victory for mankind", by all the minds you have amazed by the wonders of the cosmos, and by all the young minds you have touched and taught to think critically about the world around them.

[@mackenzielamb6513]

I don't how anyone can see this man as intelligent by any means. Especially his views on religion. What is happening now is Daniel, Ezekiel, Revelations and Romans 1, the people given over to their foolishness. Science has mad nothing new that was already on the earth God created.

[@MattIsntYoung]

@@mackenzielamb6513 you mean like unstable atoms and isotopes? Lmao. Generally speaking science explains what was here, regardless where it came from. Please preach your personal faith elsewhere, perhaps among those that share your beliefs. Science isn't obligated to care about feelings or personal beliefs. Enjoy the sentiment of this lovely video for what it is.

[@mackenzielamb6513]

@@MattIsntYoung you can't enjoy misinformation. Science only explains what was here not when or how accuratly. And only points to God's existence and creation. That ideology is like knowing you're here but not caring you came from your parents. It matters because we are created. There isn't an evolutionary theory you can give me that can't be debunked or reversed or explained through Gods word or creation.

[@panda_slaughter5986]

I "meditate" to this between my depression and a few other things I have going on in my head this is so helpful as a scientifically minded person rather than I religiously minded person it's so beautiful and calming

[@josevasquez7963]

To fear death is to be human. Ironic however that for most of our lives we subconsciously make efforts to forget or ignore that we are human, that we must come to an end. To really appreciate life, however, we have to stop and think about our mortality. If we all did that more often, what a wonderful world it would be.

[@sampdoria123]

We lost an unborn daughter in 2020. I believe that when my time ends here I will meet her. It is the hardest thing I could ever go through in this lifetime and because of it, I live with appreciation of the smallest of daily victories. I enjoy my time more, I am less afraid of everything, and do not fear dying at all. I look forward to holding my daughters hand one day.

[@philipwilliams2310]

..... 🌟🌟🌟 ❤️ 👍👍👍

[@mantiSshymn]

This commentary Tyson was honestly how I imagined I would teach my boy. It's a very beautiful monologue. I hope among all the possibilities that more than one of me, actually hear it the way I did. May knowledge ever grace your days.

[@nigeh5326]

Encourage him to read and explore different views while developing critical thinking and he will find his NDT. I did when I read George Orwell’s Animal Farm and 1984 aged 12. It led to a lifelong interest in history and politics.

[@RockstarChan-im1bl]

I had a spiritual awakening and just wanted to be a better person because of it. Because we are all connected somehow brothers and sister and mothers and daughters, fathers and sons and it's so beautiful if we let it be

[@ThunderKat]

Positivity at it best... Like literally he bypass every negative aspect of argument.

[@Manikdhakal]

"it's even better to be alive at all than to not ever exist", man, i wish i can agree on that

[@cbcampbell6959]

The sheer profoundness of this is beyond my comprehension. I can only hope that my daughter will look at the amazing beauty and wonder of this amazing place we call home. I can only dream of having the abilities to charm the ears of listeners like this. The wonders of life and this universe have all but filled my mind with something I can’t even describe. A wonder beyond words. An amazement beyond the horizon. This life is a gift that I intend to try to make the most of. Please my daughter, if you ever read this, make life all it can be. Learn all you can learn. Do not ever believe without evidence. Do not take life for granted. Do not harm others for your benefit. Do not be the bad in this world. Be the good. Be the educator. Be the light, in the inevitable darkness. I must now go read Carl Sagan speak of the pale blue dot…. Thanks to the man I will never meet. The man that did his best to make me dream. The man that made my brain go beyond what was ever intended for such a measly intellectual. Neil deGrasse Tyson you have taken over the leading role of Mr. Sagan so well over the years. To be able to put such awe in the eyes of only a high school educated individual is beyond talent. It is godlike. Thank you. Thank you. The minuscule understanding I have of the wonders of the universe and the wonders of life, I owe solely to you and Mr. Sagan. Not only did he have, but you also have the ability to speak to mere mortals like me. That ability to enlighten us with the knowledge that only a very few can possess. That ability to present in such a way, that anyone with any interest can feel as if they are the world renowned astrophysicist of the day. Thank you.

[@scotty1004]

How long did it take you to write that ? Because it seemed like it took an hour to read it

[@cbcampbell6959]

Lol. It just came out. About as long as it takes to read it. I was buzzing and feeling philosophical. I’ve been writing a book for ten years. When it comes out buy it. It’ll be 20 pages long but will feel much longer.

[@barbossa70]

CB campbell, this is entirely relatable to me. I thought I had a grasp of the wonder and awe of life on this planet, not so. A terminal illness has brought forth a higher understanding of my reality.im thankfull my illness has lasted several years,has givin me time too listen to neil,carl and probably hundreds of other intellects,gurus etc.im ready.(i think) lol.one of the things i will miss is not witnessing my kids,kids😔

[@harveywitt5307]

Thank you for sharing your appreciation and declaration for life , humanity , and the nature of discovery and the universe. 👍

[@robdimeo5499]

There is nothing profound about his opinion on this subject. He is a shallow thinker. He omits the mystery of consciousness which changes the whole picture. This man is a charlatan.

[@swamivedantanandapuri1322]

Wonderful. Many thanks. Pranaam🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@benjiesumatra9165]

Thank you! Universe for giving me an opportunity to experience life ❤️