Neil deGrasse Tyson - Are We Alone On Earth? The Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and Life on Mars |

In this episode, Neil and Peter discuss recent AI, Space, and UFO news, including the stranded astronauts, the Bezos vs. Musk space race, when humans will move to Mars, and more.
Recorded on Sept 3rd, 2024
Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator best known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public. As the director of the Hayden Planetarium and host of popular science shows like Cosmos and StarTalk, he has become a prominent advocate for science education. Tyson's work spans academia and media, focusing on promoting scientific literacy and inspiring curiosity about the universe.
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson
1:46 - Exploring Space and AI: Neil deGrasse Tyson Joins WTF Podcast
2:56 - NASA Awards Contracts for Space Travel
8:20 - The Polaris Dawn Mission Launches
13:40 - Elon Musk's Controversial Space Project
19:50 - The Geopolitics of Space Travel
25:31 - The Red Planet and Elon Musk
28:56 - Expanding Human Civilization Beyond Earth
34:01 - The Future of Space Exploration
40:57 - Fountain Life: The Future of Medicine
43:15 - Life on Mars: A Real Possibility?
46:32 - The Martian Origins of Life?
52:55 - The Future of Communication: Starlink
59:10 - Flying Stephen Hawking to Safety
1:03:08 - Mars Mission: Worth the Risk?
1:08:40 - The Truth Behind UFO Sightings
1:12:36 - California Slows Down Artificial Intelligence
1:17:16 - The Impending Deep Fake Crisis
1:21:46 - The Futility of Humanoid Robots
1:24:14 - The Robot Revolution is Coming
1:29:16 - Neil Gaiman's Newest Book Debut
1:32:40 - The Scientific Curiosity of Red Stars
1:34:57 - Flawed Predictions: Looking at Civilization
1:39:22 - Blast Off With Star Podcast!
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[@kokuz0512]

Neil degrease knocking down Elon musk achievements is like Ford and Chevy saying Elon musk evs did not disrupt the car industry. Give me a break.

[@Sludgeman4life]

You almost got it right... he didn't revolutionize cars he simply came up with a scam that disrupted the industry but now we see those tesla cars are junk and I predict tesla car companies bankruptcy within 5 years

[@simonvoigt8261]

I'm using Starlink now in rural tasmania. It's an ISP for those not well served by other methods such as wifi or cable.

[@pakman1300]

I'm in the south western Australia and gone from 18mbs land line and cell tower to 400mbs using starlink... And it's reliable. Not sure how he gets 1mbs ????? I hope Elon proves them wrong with hard work affort... On his own back

[@kyle99999]

This guy goes off on crazy tangents and never answers questions 😂

[@keithpeterson9560]

Neil is one of the most smartest evolutionary biologists I have ever heard.

[@marclopiccolo4500]

Why is Neil so cocky and down on Elon? Calls it a Vanity project, etc”. Isn’t it possible he’s just passionate about saving humanity? Neil always has to make a dig and try to come off superior. I’m starting to find him difficult to watch at times.

[@iulianserban10]

Coz Elon is a genius in marketing and some pople smell this shit, some are dumb and buy his overvalued companies

[@nickp.2169]

Saving humanity 🤣🤣🤣 He is a business man and money is his motivator

[@DavidHRyall]

@@nickp.2169money is not his motivator. He hardly spends any on himself

[@LUXEMPIRES]

Coz he’s jealous, smart academics just can’t stand when others achieve more

[@saskieboyadventures3704]

Hahaha...you are a turd!​@@LUXEMPIRES

[@pendragyn777]

If Starship does nothing but deploy starlink it would be commercially viable.

[@arifaliwibawamtk864]

Kind of stop listening to Neil since he talked about gender 😂.

[@RolandGustafsson]

Elon > Neil by orders of magnitude

[@IntelligentProbe]

You're still waiting on FSD because you trust the untrustworthy.

[@asage5801]

People always hate on Neals confidence but rarely provide counter-valing logic/facts. Seems that peeps are a bit jealous.

[@cali4niasf]

Tyson is a realist. Realism demands we accept that Earth is our home now and forever. We will not develope warp drive. Let's take care of our planet and each other .

[@keithpeterson9560]

@@cali4niasf Neil is a jaded realist.

[@akeem11h]

@kokuz0512 I beg to differ. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most truth-seeking, objective, and forward-thinking scientists alive today. He advocates for using the maximum available resources on Earth to solve humanity’s challenges before resorting to insurmountable measures. Remember, the best part is no part. Also, keep in mind that capitalism often takes priority over exploration in most cases.

[@Tazman55x]

“Elon hasn’t done anything” Bro, who else has a VTOL orbital craft?

[@paparichard5172]

We had no way to the space station for eight years and we outsourced it to Russia.

[@danieldemissie]

please add chapters

[@UNGLGUNGL]

Ty Peter and Team ❤

[@richardcottone6620]

I flew over the north pole . I was ground crew chief, on a B52 . It was in SAC , during the cold War. They were called Crome Dome missions. The ground crew chief flew with the the plane. The mission was fully armed with close to 80 mega tons of thermo nuclear force. It was a 24 hr. mission.

[@kenneth.topp.]

that's amazing. i'm not sure I want to flying around next to a nuke. bravo!

[@hawk24fit89]

Damn I feel old because 30 years sounds like a long time ago. But then I realize I was in middle school at that time lol

[@isatousarr7044]

Considering how quantum phenomena play a crucial role in biological processes on Earth, could it be that our search for alien life needs to shift toward the quantum level? Perhaps life forms based on quantum principles like quantum coherence or entanglement exist, but we’ve been missing them because our detection methods are more focused on macroscopic life signatures. How could quantum biology influence our search for extraterrestrial life, and what new technologies might be needed to explore this possibility?

[@picklenchips5946]

If I understand your question, it seems you are asking whether biology / life can exist at the quantum level. I'm sorry, but this is fundamentally impossible according to literally everything we know about quantum physics. In order to have biology, you must encode information (RNA). The problem is that nature seems extremely hostile to storing and interacting with quantum information, as far as all of our quantum physics knowledge tells us. The problem is, as soon as any system that exists at the quantum level receives an external bit of stimuli, such as a single unit of light energy (photon), touching something outside of itself (electromagnetic interaction), or touching something warmer than it, the system rapidly decoheres, eliminating any possible entanglement in the system. Through condensed matter, quantum information, and quantum electrodynamics research over the past few decades, we have slowly been probing the possibilities of ordered systems existing at the quantum level that are able to hold quantum information.I would recommend reading on some fundamental quantum information theory to understand why information is so hard to keep at the quantum level. It seems that 'quantum biology' is indeed a field of science that refers to how quantum processes are utilized in biological systems, and occurs at the intersection of quantum chemistry and biology.

[@isatousarr7044]

@@picklenchips5946 Quantum signatures could potentially serve as an adjunct to detecting life on other planets by leveraging phenomena observed in quantum biology on Earth. While life cannot exist purely at the quantum level due to the problem of decoherence, certain biological processes, such as quantum coherence in photosynthesis, quantum tunneling in enzymatic reactions, and quantum entanglement in sensory systems, suggest that quantum effects might play a role in life forms. For instance, the efficient energy transport in photosynthesis and the role of quantum tunneling in speeding up biochemical reactions could offer clues to life-supporting processes in extraterrestrial environments. Additionally, quantum entanglement observed in animal navigation systems may point to advanced sensory adaptations. Detecting these quantum behaviors, such as coherent electron motion or tunneling, could complement traditional biomarkers and provide a novel approach to identifying life beyond Earth, even in its most primitive forms.

[@Placebo6]

Love the interview. The one thing that was missed by the amazing dr. Tyson about robot shapes. The one reason we still want to make them same shape as us, is for bionics. We can then improve on prosthetics, and maybe one day even transplant our brain into it.

[@douglasjones9236]

Kudos to Peter for not giving up on the interview halfway through out of frustration. Tyson is not only so married to his opinions that he can't see past the end of his nose, but he's also just plain rude. His constant interruptions of Peter were so annoying. As for Tyson, it takes no guts or imagination to be a cynic.

[@drukcg]

I think they are more inclined to the actual talk that's going on than brain-fogging about petty ego stuff.

[@christopherbillups7562]

I don't know why interviewers keep asking Tyson about UAP/UFO's. He is clearly fully ignorant of the subject in its entirety. Too bad he doesn't have time to brush up on 75 years of history.

[@hawk24fit89]

I think private individuals will go to Mars but there's gonna be a lot of favors to cut cost. I, myself, would donate a few hours a day to help accomplish this. Just to be a part of it. Basically like an internship. They'll be sponsorships on the vessel or on the clothing of people making the trip... so many ways to divert the money.

[@r0d0j0g9]

Let's go!!!

[@paparichard5172]

Musk logged onto the NASA website to read about its plans for going to Mars. “I figured it had to be soon, because we went to the moon in 1969, until he realized that NASA had no plans for Mars”. SpaceX launched successful missions with its Falcon series of rockets, being the top provider of heavy lift rockets.

[@kayef5724]

Lost me with that paid actor of a “scientist” 🤦🏾‍♂️✌🏾

[@willdarling1]

he has an oddly quantum mind, being simultaneously open and closed minded

[@moedemama]

Yes but you must understand hes on the discovery science channel.

[@kayef5724]

@@willdarling1 😂😂

[@2CSST2]

Oh yes, actually having published papers is not what makes someone a scientist, it's whether some random absolute bozzo clown on youtube can put quotation marks around it and emojis for lack of any argument whatsoever.

[@faizanrana2998]

AAAAHAAAAA NEIL DE GRASSE TYSON AHAAHAAAAHAAAAAAHHHAAA

[@keithpeterson9560]

Omg, Mars already lost its atmosphere. Terraforming seems just a bit impractical, but aspiring to be a multi planet species keeps us with “purpose” in all the madness we call the human condition.

[@theword7268]

I halfway agree with Neil on the humanoid robot thing. I believe we will land in the middle. We will design things so the 'rbobot' is the thing but we will also have some humanoid robots for general activities that you are not designing for specifically. For example...why would I pay for both a specifically designed masseuse and a specifically designed cook and a specifically designed nurse aide when I can have them all in one humanoid robot which is general. I think what Neil is missing is that the human form is made for all types of situatiuons and isnt custom. I cant have a Tesla cook for me. Now if we get a T-1000....then maybe. A robot that canm change its form....that would be the ultimate. All we need is to figure out liquid metal.... Anywho - the commercial case: The humanoid robot will be like your smartphone. And what it can do will be the phone store. Want a chef? Check out the Play Store! Want it to also have it be your in-home doctor....also on the POlay store. Download now.

[@CEShoen]

Going to Mars without artificial gravity ( centrifugal) is idiotic.

[@akshaybhaga5047]

25:54 yall are too smart😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardcottone6620]

Ground control to Major Tom

[@syrupgoblin4920]

This guy has too much ego or something

[@akshaybhaga5047]

25:43 this is hilarious 😂

[@user-cp3nv2cf7f]

Meow! We can't fool Neil deG 😉 Meow.... We were sent to Earth with nine lives.. We are here to take over the internet. Meow.

[@HopDavid]

Neil seems unaware India found evidence of water in the lunar cold traps in 2010. Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine argued a propellant source not at the bottom of a deep gravity well would confer a military advantage. See Bridenstines piece "Why The Moon Matters" And China has been steadily making progress towards being able to establish infrastructure at the lunar poles. They put a relay satellite at Earth Moon Lagrange 2 which enabled them to operate lunar assets outside of earth's line of sight. That was a huge step towards being able to work in the Lunar cold traps. So the military rivalry Neil imagines with China is not hypothetical. Neil is completely out of the loop.

[@marsspacex6065]

Fram2 is the polar orbiting mission coming up first ever human polar mission.

[@jment34]

There are so many abudctees, contactees and eyewitnesses from all areas. They subjected themselves and passed every imaginable test it's time we start taking them seriously.

[@2CSST2]

So many people who absolutely wish they were real and yet the hardest evidence we have is the LEAST reliable sort possible. Right...

[@kimjohnson4278]

There's no evidence. Without evidence it's nothing more than wishful thinking. Like religion.

[@jment34]

@@kimjohnson4278 Their words and passing of all tests should be enough to at least hear them out. The no evidence is a weak excuse imo. Also science is becomming like a religion imo very rigid and dogmatic. One can explore all that the contactees have written with an open mind then go back to the regular safe understanding of things

[@markbarker8376]

Hello Tyson is a clown.....

[@willdarling1]

1:03:27 it seems to me - that Neil doesn't really understand risk

[@bb7296]

Ending this podcast as he is very irritating.

[@drukcg]

Getting to listen to some of my favorite people conversating is really awesome

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

I just have one question: have you been to Sam's Club?

[@jungleworld11]

Why don't you invite a real expert to your show!? Nobody takes this guy seriously !

[@GoatPilot04]

00:13 ...shows Falcon9 Jellyfish...in the same slide as 🛸 👽 🤣

[@danielschoeman5427]

Neil is one of those “dumb” smart people. He talks and talks but never fully understands what he’s talking about.

[@AlwayslookingNeverlookedfor]

Why on earth would we spend money to live on Mars as a civilization? Pay a FRACTION of that money and just take care of what we already have. Geez... think about it. Yes, some should live there but not all of us. Lmfao

[@lriddick2001]

The interviewer is a bit obnoxious! Can’t subscriber . More of a debate rather than a conversation.🛸

[@bb7296]

Why does he get so aggressive... And why is always focused on China as if China drives imagination

[@RobertBergman-rs5vr]

Neil is a very anoying in this video

[@Telencephelon]

I lost all respect for Neil deGrasse Tyson 27:13 - ignores the host completely on the issue of Boeing vs Starliner - talks himself into a frenzy of Elon is all tax dollars . a) Elon is not the CEO of SpaceX b) what about investors, starlink, military contracts, private contracts, gov contracts from all around the world. Sure military is tax money but quite necessary unless you are totally woke of what a nationstate is. The dude has totally lost his plot

[@BulldoglifeFL]

Those who can't teach and write books..aka neil...those who can actually engineer and build aka elon. No wonder it took so long to bring him on moonshots 🤡

[@Odder-Being]

Neil deGrasse is so self-righteous and laughing the hardest on his own jokes. When i was young i liked the guy but when i got older and starting to understand human behavior better i straight up dislike him. He thinks his idees are the only valid ones.

[@user-cp3nv2cf7f]

Neil Keeps It Real! ❤

[@jeanettepinto2005]

And the people that’s going to built it will be the American people who have to pay those taxes to get it done in the 1st place 🤭👍🏽😎🙄

[@itsmedaya.shankar]

Neil must be working for CIA

[@ljj3534]

Will NASA be able to deflect asteroid Apophis ?? In April 13 2029 will pass between satellites and Earth !

[@user-yl9pb8kc1y]

Neil is a master communicator - bringing science to the masses - busting myths and eradicating superstitions.

[@HopDavid]

A lot of Neil's pop science is wrong. But he gets away with it because he targets a lay audience with no actual interest in science.

[@rohullahkarimi8497]

we are living in a world that these type of videos that the great Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks just get 1k views in 6 hours and on the other side the Mr Beast videos get millions of views in minutes. just 😐

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[@Williampart]

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[@austinfernandez-qk5tz]

He's mostly on telegrams using the user name

[@austinfernandez-qk5tz]

Managermenon

[@DannyMiranda-tq2xf]

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[@EddyMaurice-ks1hd]

How does this even work. This is the first time I am hearing of such thing

[@eyykendrick]

Neil needs a heroic dose, Big time

[@kenneth.topp.]

I like Neil, but he's got some amazing negative energy. How can anyone think humanoid robots is not going to be awesome. Of course a purpose built robot will be more efficient at any specific task, but a humanoid robot can multipurpose. make westworld real!

[@Ironrodpower]

Sigh.... Dude is so irrational

[@Whatever4690]

What has Neil actually achieved other than being an entertainer?

[@Odder-Being]

Nada zip zero. The clown Neil hasn't wrote any scientific papers past 2 decades. Saying Elon hasn't done anything says it all. Neil has a overblown ego with narcistic elements.

[@lutjenlee]

I AM FIRST!!!

[@keithpeterson9560]

Neil is a very smart guy whose perspective is driven by his own story and that is why he can’t muster the empathy to see how Elon might actually view things. Maybe if he got to know Elon he would see it differently.

[@faizanrana2998]

AAAAHAAAAA NEIL DE GRASSE TYSON AHAAHAAAAHAAAAAAHHHAAA

[@lucshasta13]

Why does Neil act like a Spoiled little bratty child everytime somebody debates him ? I can't stand Him anymore the way he diminishes everything Elon musk does & anytime somebody has counter argument he has to get emotional & louder & speak over the person. He's just washed up & annoying grumpy old man now

[@Odder-Being]

He literally thinks he is the only person on this earth with valid idees. And everybody else got it wrong. The man has a overblown ego. He hasn't wrote a single scientific paper past 2 decades.

[@kushagrashukla3403]

Is Neil ok ??He is talking lot of BS.