Neil Degrasse Tyson Explains Coronavirus, Debunks Human Brain Theory + Season 3 of The Cosmos

In our recent interview with Neil Degrasse Tyson, he talked about the new season of The Cosmos, breaks down the falsehood of the theories that humans use only 10% of their brains, and how genetics can pass down intellectual and physical attributes.
Also, watch as he also explores and explains the Coronavirus.
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[@ryansplace2009]

I used to listen to N.D. Tyson while in Iraq as a reminder that there is life outside the war. It's been awhile since i've heard him. Coronas Virus discussion starts at: 13:22

[@soThedopest]

RyansPlace thanks homie

[@lcplPoop]

rah

[@harackmw]

well said

[@tracyg9721]

I love his laugh and eye movement when asked if it comes from another planet

[@wvcarolina]

RyansPlace that’s beautiful. And thank you for your service.

[@kristionviers6808]

It’s not even how intelligent he is, but how well he conveys his message. Like I’m not as smart as this man clearly but he makes me understand everything he says

[@jeffs6090]

That's what makes a great educator, of which he is!

[@tracycantrell3751]

Agreed

[@StevenSawersMusic]

Yes yes

[@KaizorianEmpire]

Yeah he knows how to talk to idiots

[@LevelEarthBerk]

Neil is a professional liar.

[@mikemaselli1568]

This man's real genius is his ability to convey complex concepts in layman's terms and putting them in a form that inspires growth and the thirst to do what we think we can't! Love this guy!

[@illfather7066]

I always thought it was lain man because of hannibal lecter..he said lain man in red dragon..lol...but ur right thank u...I'm 40 and now I know lol

[@BlueTreeCode]

Man, those stories on Neil's dad and calculus are inspiring. At the end of the day, someone else's perception of you should never dictate what you can / cannot succeed at. 👌Hard work pays off.

[@SutogoIchigo]

Am I the only one who feels like this interview was way too short?

[@zionnegus8760]

Facts

[@schwarzermond6033]

Sutogo Ichigo Definitely!

[@Massproduce201]

Always is with Neil

[@JPhatts]

Since it seems like he's doing plugs for the new season of Cosmos, he probably has to stop at all the radio stations in that building only giving him like 10-20 minutes per station. i agree, he needs at the least an hour interview.

[@Jamaicafunk]

It went really fast.

[@os2171]

I'm a scientist, a neurobiologist... I know most of the stuff Dr. Neil is talking about (is pretty much basic knowledge for any scientist) but man, he explains it in a way that those concepts seem new to me in such an entertaining way! well said man!

[@airhogglider]

He left a lot of the important stuff in this heritability out of the discussion and moved on. It is a very tricky subject and his response is basically anything is achievable with ambition, don't be held back my scores on a cognitive or psychometric test. While that can be true, if an individual lacks the right stuff, they will get no where far and definitely not within their lifetime. Outliers speaking on the struggles of the normal is not representative of the individuals he speculates on and gives future forecasts on their ceiling or potential. In a way, this is survivorship bias with an optimistic outlook.

[@metalpiper]

100%

[@havok8570]

@@airhogglider I disagree. There's plenty of outstanding people who managed to get past a natural lack of ability.

[@sarahann530]

@@havok8570 Give us an example of an outstanding person that lacks natural ability ?

[@havok8570]

@@sarahann530 James Anthony Abbott. Born one handed, still managed to play pro ball. Oscar Pistorius, Olympic runner with no legs. Vincent van Gogh, empovrished artist weirdo his entire life, died a nobody, now recognized as an unparalleled genius.

[@peterkenton]

Hes so badass he wears his headphones horizontally.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

He didn't wanna mess up his afro. Lolol

[@deenell9039]

He dumbs everything down for us to understand and it still sounds like the most mindblowing thing we have ever heard. Shoutout to all the astrophysicists of the world.

[@mohammadwasilliterate8037]

Yes with some of the smart people in this world, sometimes we just have to accept much of what they say as fact, I mean how you going to debunk a guy like Tyson and others hahahaha…..

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@mohammadwasilliterate8037 What do you mean how do you debunk guys like Tyson? Have you never been through any course at university? Whenever you want to fact-check a claim, you write down the claim as a topic, break down the topic into logical points, and then conduct research on those points. The research done is not in the form of simply "googling" the topic. You can make use of peer-reviewed articles and studies, books from credible and qualified authors, and communicating with with qualified subject-matter experts (either though email, phone call, or physical interview). This process is usually taught at pre-masters level of study. What I just explained is merely the minimum required to make a credible fact checking process (It will give credibility to you if you claim that what Tyson said is BS), but you can make it even more elaborate if you wish.

[@sowhat...]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior 🤔😭🙄🤦

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@sowhat... Do you have an actual comment to make? Or are the emoji's meant as a sign of agreeing with what I said because you too are aware of the proper process?

[@randomfriction7231]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior You are indoctrinated, your answer may as well be "check with daddy."

[@manytreesofficial]

Have him back on ASAP.

[@travisshow308]

Co host - He's the smartest man in the room, Host - Well, i dont know about that, he just memorizes stuff, Neil - Never memorize something you can lookup, leave your brain open for ideas Everyone : 0-0

[@McCaffreyPickleball]

Did he memorize that quote? Lol But in all seriousness... It's great advice and I wish early education was more aligned

[@steveloafe]

Yeah that was Einsteins quote. Einstein had identical clothing for each day so he wouldn't waste thought picking out his wardrobe.

[@dingotech2723]

@barebearburiesbarrysberries He gave him credit though.

[@anomous2307]

Well, i dont know about that, he just memorizes stuff, pretty sure he's been saying that since grade school.

[@bobtwista]

Travis Show so when the grid goes down and you don’t have access to the internet you won’t know anything!!! Great plan from the great intellectual lol

[@melissawickersham9912]

Neil Degrasse Tyson must be very proud of his father. His father’s story is very inspirational and uplifting.

[@MosesRabuka]

Melissa Wickersham DEEP

[@RyMuEntertainment]

I had absolutely no intention to listen to this whole thing. I'm glad I did. Neil's a solid dude.✊🏾

[@AkumaUzamaki]

Need more intellects like this on the show. Entertaining is coo but knowledge is better 👌🏾 💯

[@jkRkj]

real talk...i could tell sway was tryna overachieve...we need to be more comfortable with meaningful, fact based education than to deal exclusively with entertaining us on BS...hip hop used to be about education ...not "self destructing".. where's the new aged X Clan lyricism ft the minds of NDT?

[@dawb86]

Can't we do both? LOL, edutainment is the easiest way to teach the majority of people.

[@HopDavid]

Neil's shallow pop science is mostly stuff people should have learned in high school. And the fool often gets even that wrong.

[@AkumaUzamaki]

dawb86 very much but it depends on the source of the information. Not all characters are meant to give us certain things. Entertaining is more of a inspiring thing, one could also do this or achieve this but knowledge of self & book knowledge of all subjects can last a lifetime and change the world. I would say both our opinions are valid just one is for a greater cause while one is for the moment.

[@Massproduce201]

Neil does both

[@SandraNelson063]

So you've got an ASTROPHYSICIST explaining about the virus, and making it coherent in ways that the medical experts can't. He knows how to talk to people. He's a teacher and we need that.

[@Jay-om8gr]

Sandra Nelson he’s talking about it in a general perspective which is ok. You didn’t hear him go into the weeds like he does about his own field. That’s why people often go to him about climate change and earthquakes too. He’s a respected scientist

[@jacquelynn2051]

IMDB says in a prominent view that he's an ACTOR. To be fair they also mention his other attributes, but I'm just wary of certain folk starring in movies. It should be taboo or something and it makes me question WHEN they're not acting. I hate to play devil's advocate, but somebody has to do it. Be well. And as alway s, look it up for yourself.

[@MrSean03839]

@@jacquelynn2051 What? Neil is an astrophysicist who has dabbled in acting to spread science. He is not an actor who pretends to know astrophysics. LoL!!!

[@warren3409]

@@jacquelynn2051 im @ a lost for words.......wow smh.

[@DAOni-pg1cx]

@@jacquelynn2051 Really, scientists shouldn't be allowed to act?

[@JoseGarcia-ww1bn]

man he sounds like that green dinosaur from toy story

[@AtlantaFixers]

🤣🤣🤣 you're right!

[@waltfortune8087]

Me TV best comment!! Lol

[@mileslopez4]

💀

[@Isachanya]

Yaaaaaas!!!!

[@pierrehines7349]

Wow that is 100 percent accurate!

[@MontUHURU_Mimia777]

*"The measure of a man's intelligence is how he takes something complicated and makes it simple..." --Malcolm X*

[@pablosanders330]

People will believe in telepathy but not global warming 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@CachetWilliams]

Pablo Sanders “Global warming” as it’s presented in a current day sense is a misnomer. More like ‘universal warming’ because all the planets are heating up. It’s happened a few times in the span of existence. Its natural. Your sold the concept of it being a disastrous occurrence as a means of pumping more money into the capitalistic ecosystem of this human reality. Mother Earth will recover-with or without our help. We’ll destroy ourselves before we destroy the planet. Just sayin’

[@wjsjallday]

Human pollution is destroying the earth

[@beastified22]

EARTH IS FLAT AND STATIONARY NEIL THE SNAKE IS A PUPPET DO UR RESEARCH Divine peace love light and truth sent to you all. Do ur own research please.

[@vicsstang89]

Lol Sonelezz. Please tell me more. Just the type of idiot Neil was talking about.

[@J.5.M.]

@@CachetWilliams Correct, we won't destroy the planet and life will continue. But this is true: human-caused climate change has been and will continue to cause species extinctions and worsen life for people on earth. Poor countries are at most at risk of sea level rise. In short: yes climate fluctuates naturally BUT we are causing rapid warming due to our emissions.

[@Disciple808]

"You never know if your child might be a genius, and I hold them to nothing less than that." Amazing

[@toddvictory4308]

You're so witty

[@pierrehines7349]

Wise perspective!

[@youngpro20]

He got bars low key

[@americangraffiti6192]

Put that banner over the doorway of every planned parenthood facility...

[@Ntw24]

@@americangraffiti6192 thank you!

[@artmamashara]

I love this guy , if he’s not the narrator of the series I can’t watch it and enjoy it , he’s Unreplaceable and his voice is everything

[@alekp6822]

His set of skills are amazing - Math, Science, Philosophy, sooooo Analytical, You name it -its there. Super mellow personality,very focused, good vibes +media likable.

[@kazzykaioken8873]

Hes a media shill more than a scientist.. he is on us govt payroll

[@smak2649]

Really??? He is an actor. Not amazing, not anything you said. He is a tool to program your mind accordingly. Coronavirus... Hello Mcfly can you say Military Take Over, Hello Mcfly anybody home ??? Come on, this is like low level bottom denominator stuff.

[@MAC_HAMMER]

Warning: dont feed the troll.

[@skate_or_dylen2176]

20 y/o me used to watch freestyles on Sway 😂 27 y/o me watches this 😂 👏 👋

[@nomibe2911]

Natural evolution.

[@skilletburritos8464]

teenage me used to listen to The Wake Up Show freestyles and Sway & King Tech abums, 30s me watches Sway on Sirius.

[@desiharrison5183]

And enjoys it... that's growth

[@Flxsh98]

I’m 21 rn

[@NewYork5oul]

Here's one for the scholar books: And, by the way, what is hope: it's what you want to be true knowing you're not entirely in control.

[@artisticagi]

NewYorkSoul® that’s great

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

Sway the best host ! Never gets in the way of his guests.

[@TXBornNBred]

Very true. Alot of times the interviewer inserts their opinions or their own lives so much so that the interview becomes about them and not the guest... Hate that. Sway never does that unless it's in a comical way or adds to the convo in a meaningful way ❤️

[@kareemdaking5145]

Lol

[@tharrispt2]

Aka funk flex

[@rondasportrayal573]

....HOW SWAY?!?!...

[@tommydawson7147]

Meh he is ok, he interrupted him with couple of dumb jokes

[@ghazzter]

Is season two on streaming now?

[@mugensamurai]

Came here for covid 19 insight but left with more than just that. NDT is a legend.

[@johndoe1765]

IN HIS OWN MIND.

[@Edruezzi]

@@johndoe1765 Go to Stormfront.

[@AFMMarcelD]

mugensamurai Indeed! He is a legend in the Buffet table.

[@UCUSmusic]

Intelligence is the ability to translate brilliant thoughts to idiots

[@a.ndy.nonymous]

I thought that was being a teacher lol

[@senpaigoku1496]

@D C ahahahaha you described yourself.

[@tantiwahopak101]

@D C what's up? Did he steal your girlfriend?

[@fkeita67]

@@tantiwahopak101 In fact, he a elite manipulated puppet

[@tantiwahopak101]

@@fkeita67 did he steal your girlfriend too? 😂

[@dancequeen1080]

i love his deep belly laugh man. He's like the santa of science.

[@greendiesel6869]

Dance Queen WAKE UP !!!!

[@sowhat...]

@@greendiesel6869 What?

[@greendiesel6869]

sowhat What What !!

[@tomfisher9089]

Yes he is Santa, bearing gifts of disinformation for obedient little sheep; hired by the elites to spread lies. Not only is he an expert on the universe BUT NOW he's an expert on epidemiology. What a marvel, and SO humble too. Will HE and his 👪 be first in line for the Bill Gates sponsored MANDATORY vaccine complete with RFID? More people die EVERY year of regular flu. Do we shut the world down for that? This NOVEL(yeah it's novel alright) Covid 19 Virus has never been isolated. The medical establishment in the West is merely copying what the Chinese did, and testing for the presence of a genetic marker in lung fluid. NOT looking for the virus by that name because it doesn't exist. Hospitals are cooking the books on orders from above. If a patient comes in with ANY respiratory problems or flu-like symptoms they are tested for the presence of this genetic marker. Then if they subsequently die of ANY cause, the death certificate is marked as a death due to COVID 19. You know, that pesky and extremely NOVEL virus that HAS NEVER BEEN ISOLATED! You had best start looking into this and stop feeding on the lies that are force fed to you 24-7 by the mainstream media. And if you can break away from watching CNN, MSNBC and all the other mainstream media who are the propaganda arm of the government, maybe you might want to look into Santa's story, as he's a right jolly old elf don't ya know. WAKE UP!

[@AFMMarcelD]

Tom Fisher I’m with you 💯 in your statement Tom, well said, great points.

[@enthra1728]

"Never memorize something you could look up in a book." Wow, that is just hitting me so nicely. I love it.

[@rODIUMuk]

That sounds stupid to me . That's like saying , 'never learn anything you could google'.

[@TheOnIyGod]

@@rODIUMuk Most people today are Idol-worshipers.

[@Mr.A..]

sounds like someone who never had to take an exam -_-

[@enthra1728]

@@Mr.A.. It's moreso perhaps just reinforcing the idea that exams aren't really teaching people anything, they just test your memorization of obsolete shit.

[@MAC_HAMMER]

That's why free college makes sense

[@tangikuu]

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.

[@veronicanevarez22]

♥️

[@2lemonades]

This is the very reason why WE are mortal

[@scootersfrog]

that quote has been on my phone lock screen for the last 5+ years

[@michaelmorgan6674]

@@2lemonades that makes no sense

[@pengupunchr557]

Okay Sigma

[@abrahamjj7374]

coronavirus be like: man why u exposing me

[@lawrencetemplejr.7385]

Bravo Sway for having Neil on. It's a great look how you mix in a diversity of non hip hop figures, as well as hip hop figures

[@mynamemylastname1835]

You rock Neil. @ 8:04 What Neil is referring to was Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. However, there is a correlation between bellow average IQ's and the ability to learn or do complex tasks in the work place.

[@fyahyute6273]

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a modern day Genius! His conversations are so intellectual but simple to understand. Love listening to him!!!

[@Jammil2477]

Fyah Yute even Neil wouldn’t describe himself as a genius. He’s a very well educated man who has a fantastic way of explaining many things. That’s his talent, which is no small task. ( a former professor used to say, what’s the point in knowledge of anything if you can’t communicate it). Genius, no. We shouldn’t use words that are not fitting as they undermine the level of true genius. ( Neil has even said this on many occasions) He’s a great orator, a man who makes you want to know and learn more, makes you think, inspires. I’d guess the word word be charismatic.

[@fyahyute6273]

@@Jammil2477 well said

[@Jammil2477]

Fyah Yute He’s a chap I could listen to for hours, I can’t say that of many people. His way of setting a scene, enabling us to visualise and then hitting you with the amount of information he does, in the way he does is an art. Science would be far less understood and enabled were it not for him. Especially to us masses who aren’t quite gifted with the ability to understand science like Neil.

[@richeyvalentine]

Coronavirus reference 13:36

[@MindAtLarge010]

Just watch the whole thing. Its worth your time

[@veronicanevarez22]

@@MindAtLarge010 definitely worth it

[@TyraHigh]

Bless you

[@charlescarter4608]

Shout out to coronavirus!

[@ioannistsile4221]

Thank you!

[@daviddavis7959]

his a genious in explaining scientific things whereby the lay person can understand by using relatable common examples that we expereince or are aware of in our day to day lives

[@clubredken13]

This was an interesting time. March 6. Just a week before everything started to shut down. And this was when everybody was giving it to each other and nobody knew about social distancing. March 1 was the 1st known case in New York. But actually they know there was some 10700 cases by then in New York. Alone.

[@mohammedal-mudhafar4602]

"No one is going to tell me what i can't do in life" well said Mr. Tyson, i have had such people in my life and i proved them wrong .. Big time :) Update: "ambition can override everything" 9:08

[@beedonabil1468]

they got Neil Degrasse on Sway in the morning WOW

[@iUseVegas]

not the first time either I'm pretty sure

[@kingrollo8199]

Neil also fighting a rape case

[@GoliathWarfare]

This is his sixth time on the show lol

[@anthonyfam5469]

He’s doing bad. Gotta support his meth problem. Don’t get @ me.

[@GoliathWarfare]

@@kingrollo8199 He already won, the charges were dropped

[@kasugiman3683]

I wish I had Tyson as a teacher when I was growing up. He explains things crystal clear.

[@edwardbritt8980]

I have a question for you dr. Tyson the Doppler effect produces a wave and lights a wave and gravity is a wave in time is a wave

[@marystuart6304]

He actually stresses that, in a free society, we can overcome genetics and achieve accomplishments, etc with ambition vs inherited physical attributes and intelligence.

[@devinb9985]

Yeah but thats not how humans work, all of the things that lead to success come from inherited traits either through genetics or through learned behaviors. As long as there are shitty people with shitty genetics there will be shitty outcomes, give people all the freedom in the world and its not going to change that.

[@mopnem]

@@devinb9985 Not entirely, people aren't that static. Plus the OP is incorrect with the premise. All Neil was saying is that there is a level of variability in each person. But yeah some people are just better at certain things & some are so good that almost any firm of society could almost not stifle them.

[@kristenpeterson3930]

Not exactly. He stresses that intelligence tests being posited as a measure of anything other than the skills needed to pass that specific test is an offense to the infinite potential and variety of human beings. Take the analogy of his dad as a runner. His body didn’t conform to the gym coach’s vision of the ideal runner. But clearly he had a strong body and a strong will, and achieved anyways. He definitely doesn’t discount genetics, he’s just saying human potential can’t be measured accurately by some puny test.

[@blaccpanther8715]

@@devinb9985 The thing about so called bad genetics is that there is opportunity if you courageously accept the burden of having to work harder than others. Many folks will curse existence and wallow in self pity at the idea that a gifted person can get the same results with half or even no work. However the upside is that you know how to work hard, you mind can take more pressure, you are tougher and to the gifted people who double down on working hard? You just have to have enough humility to give it up to them. It's not a bad thing that you have people like Elon Musk doing 100 hour work weeks. Bad genetics are not really that wide an issue, things like low functioning autism, hereditary diseases, males who are 4 foot tall etc...fair enough...but so much of our genetics are useful in some way or another since these traits were subject to the trial and error of 3 billion years of the earths existence.

[@airhogglider]

@@blaccpanther8715 not all things are worth the time and not all people live long enough to achieve their goals. Some goals, unfortunately, have a specific timeline and age range to achieve and outside of that window it is no longer possible. This is more so transparent in sports but it is the same way with cognitive intensive sports. There are no prizes given for being average and no one cares for the person that learns calculus in his or her 30s whom also lack the time to learn everything else requisite to make a significant contribution to society or even a significant difference in his or her life. NDT down plays his ability to overcome what would break most people and sees a world from a very privileged perspective that most will never attain in their lifetimes. That's definitely not representative of the hundreds of thousands of post-docs who followed their passions doing the same thing and are now working below minimum wage waiting for a few positions to open up at a university or some other research institute.

[@geekfreak618]

I love Neil. Rare for someone so intelligent to have such a good sense of humor and a people personality too.

[@DrRestezi]

I'm glad he put the kybosh to the ridiculous myth that we only use 10% of our brain.

[@davidmacleod9313]

DrRestezi I don’t even use that. Lol

[@rp5707]

@@davidmacleod9313- I use 90% of my brain. I'm not sure what the other 20% does.

[@davidmacleod9313]

r p lol

[@search5819]

Sway @ 19:25 "Everything's Fighting to Live"... #Brilliant

[@NocturnalRS]

Is Neil smart? He comes back with "never memorize what you can find in a book" -Einstein , what a paradox but elegantly applied!

[@MountainFisher]

The story was that a student asked Einstein how many feet in a mile. Einstein answered that he didn't know and the student expressed surprise that he wouldn't know. That's when Einstein said, "I do not clutter up my mind with things I can easily look up in a book."

[@cooleddown5150]

I think he is taking one succesful point in his linear time and is stuck there. I can guess is due to his enjoyment on being popular.

[@carlo8108]

Understanding and having knowledge of abstract concepts is more beneficial than memorizing facts. True intelligence is knowing how to come to a solution based on your understanding of the world around you.

[@MountainFisher]

@@carlo8108 I was just telling the story around the quote in case anyone wanted to know the history of it.

[@carlo8108]

@@MountainFisher I wasn't replying to you. I was replying to the original comment. I didn't even read your comment. lol

[@kingragnar3328]

Neil gotta stop playing the "im corny" role bruh YOU NOT CORNY. Your a legend, it means so much to me and i bet plenty of others to have a black man being the most prominent astrophysicist. It's amazing and you are forever a legend for that. Also Star Talk is the best educational podcast there is!! DONT DEBATE ME =)

[@darcsun9766]

Couldn't think of the name of the show. Star Trek.....Definitely going to listen.

[@Cornell90]

So if he was white it wouldnt matter? people like you are stupid. I bet you give your vote based on color. That's the kinda intelligence you have. And ofcourse you like Tyson.. he talks to a grown ass person as if it was a child, happens all the time. If you watched this man on Joe rogan experience you can clearly see how full of himself this man is, he just don't know how to behave. Wish is weird, considering how intelligent everyone thinks he is.

[@petarcosic2781]

Check out Pjotr Garjajev(he talks about how some misused or tried to steal it) linguistic wave genetics,about light,sound etc.very interesting achievements.God Bless

[@mcearl8073]

Ajani Olabode That’s why I really loved Carl Sagan, I was so happy he was the most prominent in his time and he was white. (Definite sarcasm) See how dumb and ignorant that shit sounds? People in that past fought so hard to not be judged based on the color of their skin, what happened? I’d think that goes even for positive judgments.

[@Parialated]

Great spoke person, that sometimes has his facts wrong (joe rogen) i love the guy but he is kinda full of himself but he also doesnt take himself to serious. But in a way its tragic some people are interested or enthusiast about science and knowledge if a person of color lays it all out. Then again there has been people consistently claiming black people"s intelligence was inferior, which is disgusting and de-humanizing and in that sense i completely understand, but it is kinda tragic. He isnt gonna win a Nobel though. But representation is important, some black kid is gonna be inspired and might win a Nobel one day partially because of him.

[@zebulonswearingen9935]

Totally awesome that this man was on THIS show. I like Sway and I like this guy. He seems like a KZbin star; I’ve been wanting to hear what he has to say for a while anyway, so when I saw he’s on Sway’s Universe, I was excited - and NOT disappointed.

[@chodemckenzie4179]

I live in Miami, the lines at the hospitals are wrapping around the buildings. Most businesses are still open out of pure greed of the owners. Visibly sick people in public walking the streets. Official word is to keep working and stop watching the news. Help.

[@UniversalMysticsOfChrist]

Never memorize what you can look up in a book. Leave your brain open for things that are not just facts. Ideas, perspectives, insights, wisdom.

[@hollygrail2964]

13:21 Corona virus discussion starts

[@Renee302976]

Holly Grail, thank you

[@scarlettrose2885]

Never seen this show but I am glad this was my 1st show! Like below one said, an incredibly bright mind like Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks on a very natural talking level. And, he’s logical & funny! Loved the show!

[@icam2109]

Hands down great job Sway. Awakening the people is the way. Never in my life did I expect you to bring Neil on the show man. Props to Sway Universe and all involved.

[@vilstef6988]

I'm sure Neil is also the only one in the room who has met Carl Sagan.

[@tenitri5023]

Gene Miller ya think?!?!

[@gregpendrey6711]

Mean girl time.

[@vilstef6988]

@@gregpendrey6711 Point taken! Carl was one of my heroes, and remains one. Neil is also on that short list for me.

[@ruthplatt7299]

As someone from MENSA once said - high IQ is no barrier to stupidity 🤓

[@galefray]

So why mention that someone from Mensa said it?

[@manictiger]

I.Q. is most reliable for people scoring 85 - 115 and works better on large scales, e.g., measuring the education system of a country. It's bad pop science that has turned it into some sort of badge that pseudo-intellectuals wear. Having an I.Q. beyond 115 does not mean you're a genius. It means the I.Q. test isn't good at figuring out your intelligence.

[@markstedman8186]

Yep lots of well educated idiots in the media

[@Mad_Intalect]

@@markstedman8186 Not just the media, a lot of world 'leaders' as well, pretty disappointing really.

[@miketheman4341]

manictiger Absolutely not! One genius is not about 115. An IQ of 117 does not make you a genius. Secondly those who have real genius IQs do in fact overachieve as a group.

[@albertbrowning3958]

Mr. Tyson, is that friend we all need in school to keep us focused on what we can become and how great it will be versus failing in our immediate environment (the streets).

[@yaamahaar9245]

Closing beat? What song is that right after big

[@kelvinham8576]

Neil Degrasse Tyson, a man exudes positive vibes.

[@Omrie69]

Fools speak because they want to say something, wise men speak because they have something to say, sums up the room perfectly.

[@Jamie-Russell-CME]

What do you call the guy who speaks, but only to stop his foolish friend from speaking, for the fools sake?

[@erichale8047]

@@Jamie-Russell-CME a schmendrick

[@OttertheSkysplitter]

I became an astrophotographer because of this man. I love that he dismantles common misconceptions in science. Bad information is worse than no information.

[@Domholiday4530]

Imagine if America started listening to experts in different fields rather than listening conspiracy theories

[@alexc.c.4025]

hahaha...good one! =)

[@smak2649]

Yeah, 90% of us would be dead

[@clubredken13]

Don't worry. They will next year. Once Trump is gone.

[@mssburr]

Awwww whats the fun in that...lol

[@eddiebear34]

Expand that to the entire world. Conspiracies will always breed quickly as long as we have internet

[@tonydegregorio4895]

Neil fits in great on Sway. Could've watched this for a few more hours

[@dillon7981]

Dude fits in great anywhere. Just a ray of knowledge beaming, I agree with you. Interview was way too short

[@darrenharris9335]

Than watch him on joe rogan...great stuff!! 👍

[@tonydegregorio4895]

@@darrenharris9335 For real lol. Joe didn't like bein cut off every 3 seconds😅🤣😅🤣

[@canadian814]

I love that, Neil - "No one is gonna tell me what I can't do in life!". That is a dope quote to live by! Thank you kindly, you just made my day - PEACE.

[@ImSedated]

I love ND Tyson so much y'all. He has so many answers to many of my silly little questions and make them seem as though they weren't silly to begin with. Thanks for bringing us this interview SWAY!!

[@unknownx1x267]

What beat is that in the end?

[@cecilepovich3861]

I love it when a scientist brings science up close and personal.

[@markg9911]

More intelligent people please

[@3stim]

"By the way what is hope? What you want to be true ,knowing you not entirely in control"

[@WinMugen09]

Whose the beat by at the end of the video anyone? Thanks

[@ZMondoHype]

I love that Sway has Neil on the show, popularizing science is the best way to push humanity’s innovation forward!

[@thejokersonyou]

"Life will... find... a way...." - Doctor Ian Malcolm (Jurassic Park)

[@tugboatriverengineerjourne2886]

I would ask that guy with the slayer shirt what song he likes from the south of heaven album!!!

[@willyh.r.1216]

A reflection: "How could the earth be/become if the majority of humans possess(ed) at least tenth of Dr. Neil D. T.'s insights?".

[@chusoskever2649]

As someone who love science, a good sense of humor and a well spoken person, I just don't have any other option, I have to love this guy, long live to Neil Degrasse Tyson.

[@cantoxii6016]

neil's passion is intoxicating

[@LevelEarthBerk]

Cantoxii Neil is a professional liar.

[@cantoxii6016]

@@LevelEarthBerk cool

[@TheGuider]

@@LevelEarthBerk I bet Earth is flat, right?

[@LevelEarthBerk]

TheGuider it depends what you mean by ‘flat’

[@christianlee9360]

Tell that to Joe Rogan

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Being able to ' use ' my brain a little more than average l have always loved listening to you Neil. Could spend hours just chatting to someone like you broadening my already stuffed intelligence. Rattling the world at this time however there is some crazy ' behind the scenes ' acts going on and the world would love to get clarity on this and we look toward ' more learned ' friends like you whom we have learned to trust to go into these evil rumors and hopefully be a front runner for your " kids to be proud of " for saving the day. Best wishes from South Africa.

[@seanshep]

More of this please. Sway, you're the perfect person to bring it to the masses.

[@SociallyBrandedMedia]

Too bad people need to be told to WASH THEIR HANDS!

[@BlueSparkzVideos]

While factual, It's a bit patronizing. Children aren't the ones looking up CDC guidelines. Concerned adults are. I get why , but they have to tell us more than that. come on.

[@SociallyBrandedMedia]

@@BlueSparkzVideos totally agree. But, I can't count how many men I just witnessed walk out of stalls and urinals at LAX without washing their hands... I mean they didn't even give it a thought during a viral outbreak 🥺🤬🤯

[@Katzbynite]

LOL..it happens with females too and some of them who do not wash hands afters changing diapers. There are so really nasty ppl out here. It is a damn shame with all the soap, wipes and sanitizers you have to tell adults to wash their hands or take a bath/shower.

[@SociallyBrandedMedia]

@@Katzbynite 😂 Right! Considering the mechanics/proximity of women using the facilities- especially if a cycle is present (before, during or after...) -You would think women would be far more diligent and responsible than men in that area of hygiene. It's incredible that we (men and women) don't have more outbreaks of "something!" 🤔 It's sad 😔😭. Wash your hands... Stay healthy.

[@Kingmight-vg4fq]

This is why he is my role model the one thing I've learned from this man is that even in times of great distress those who choose arm themselves with knowledge and do their thorough research can keep a level head!

[@TheGd2812]

Tyson is someone who i got great respect for coz he's humble intelligent full of life n above all shares his knowledge n i believe knowledge should always be shared which most humans don't wtf

[@RollingThunder69]

We are talking about a species that in the 1600's considered a coin trick sorcery. Not kidding, ref. the witch hunter guide. And today will lie their are off to keep secret a card trick.

[@lotuselansteve]

Love this guy, but there was an Olympic Games in 1948 which was held in London, UK. The GI Olympics was held in Frankfurt in 1945.

[@theheavyweight2008]

When Neil walks into your house, you’re the guest. Keep enlightening us my brother

[@fudrucker5469]

He preaches to his followers like a baptist minister. He's able to talk to them and bestows upon them his greatness and they love him for it.

[@bairking3496]

baal priest, what can you say and of course tyson, like all puppets> musk, gates, bezos...dumb as a box of rocks & then some; just to mock us to our face> i watched a bit of this vid to get some laughs from the man & perused the comment section. glad to see you & a few others have eyes that see! Dennis, if you haven't> YT > peter j peters[for what's left> used to be about 1k vids], sheldon emry, dave barley, everett ramsey, servant king & for anyone out there who hasn't> YTchannels> peter & pete [for some real science], wise up[archaeology], astro not2[take a guess!] dallasgoldbug[actwhores as politicians] mag bitter truth[generalist view to the BS assaulting your brain] good thoughts to all!

[@phoenixlight1111]

I sure do Love, and appreciate intelligent and conscious conversation. Thank you. :)

[@scottpreston5074]

It is so refreshimg to hear a great mind speak.

[@josephorlando5244]

A great mind? Rubbish!

[@kalebvaldez2404]

It really is, it’s calming in my opinion.

[@geraldwatkins3543]

It is so nice to see real knowledge being spread through your show. People need to hear more than Barber Shop knowledge.

[@KYTVIDEO]

I enjoyed this interview, Sway's questions and Neil's answers are to be etched in stone.

[@thesolvent]

My guy almost dropped the ball at the end!😂✊🏾🤙🏾✌🏾

[@casario2808]

"This is an experiment in whether people will listen to scientists". So true.

[@silence-humility-calmness]

wasn't the same experiment with climate alarmism? ,,,maybe just maybe the experiment is whether adding the word science would be a sufficient ploy to get people to give up liberty for the illusion of security?

[@berntlarsen941]

So save to say that went out very different around the world

[@genesisobscura7165]

Brotha Neil..could u please upload some new content to your KZbin channel. Preciate it.

[@leangelosaravia]

who else was touching there face when he mentioned touching it 100 times

[@feliciawashington1909]

OMG OMG OMG I cannot believe you guys have Neil on your show. I absolutely love this guy. Thank you so much

[@truthtrekker]

Felicia Washington *God is the devil who resides inside of the Sun with the consciousness of all of the rest of the dead. Do you know how hot the Sun is???*

[@wethepeople8851]

Oh Neal dint even know who Biggie was. They had to under the mic tell him. LMAO

[@erisi6204]

Probably a good thing scientists spend their time studying science rather than learning about dead musicians.

[@targetMove]

0:14 Someone had a party here... A Left over "ketchup sachets" HAHAHA... Neil's sense of humor killed it...

[@luzcannon9753]

😁

[@seansgonewrong]

Had to comment on this one. Glad to see Neil on this platform. Definitely going to get more of my generation into the sciences.

[@kingrollo8199]

He's fighting a rape case too

[@lakersin556]

@@kingrollo8199 say word

[@ShunyamNiketana]

16:00 ~ It's transmitted through touching. But I've also heard a disease expert say it's airborne, that touching doesn't pass it on. Still, washing hands is a good habit, always has been.

[@alejandroquinonez1836]

It's spread through both to some extent

[@JollywoodJoel]

*"Never memorize what you can look up in a book."* -Einstein ...then the World Wide Web was invented uh oh...

[@MikeyDunksMusic]

Yeah, I don't like that one. Lol. Books lead to misinformation/manipulation. Also, lack of memory usage leads to memory cell deterioration, "use it or you will lose it." Exercise your mind.

[@KOking3030]

@@MikeyDunksMusic You can still exercise your mind without trying to memorize everything lmao

[@MikeyDunksMusic]

@@KOking3030 I don't trust it! Lol. Conspiracy Dude. They're watching us maaAaAan. O_o

[@lonniecraig9074]

He 'Knows That That This World, Is Not Our Home. 'We Are Not Native-humans...'We Are The Aliens...

[@JollywoodJoel]

@@lonniecraig9074 wot?

[@PedroMFont]

i love this guy soooo reliable whatever he says im doing it sway i love your work from barcelona am i the first here ????

[@sativame400]

you gay

[@edwardlee2794]

A real person, affectionately arrogant with real stuff, sincerely to share with across all pockets of society . All the best and keep up with the good work. From HK

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

Positive vibes from New Hampshire to you all in HK.

[@seansolo8524]

Sway had me cringing with his responses but swear N.D. Tyson knows how stupid we all are compared to him so he breaks down everything as simple as possible and I'm here for it. Thank you for making some sense outta all this.

[@tomgoffnett5624]

His isn't smarter than me. I have no degrees and I know more about the stars than he ever will. I know who made them and how He made them. Is he the kind of scientist that thinks boys can be girls? Does he believe that the earth is being over heated due to mankinds use of unclean energy? Is he the kind of scientist who believes our extremely sophisticated multi layered earth covered in water and life with its own multi layered atmosphere and its own moon and sun is the result of an explosion in cold DEAD space 14.7 billion years ago? If so, what makes him so smart? Can he make high end audio equipment? Can he change the oil in his own car, does he even have a car, can he build a house, cut down a tree, farm the land, stop coyotes from eating chickens, how is he with a sword, firearm, his hands and feet? Besides going on radio shows and acting like he actually knows something that no one could possibly know, what makes him, "smart"?

[@Arze555]

We are not all born with an equal amount of potential. I understand Tyson's intentions but ambition cannot overcome all.

[@psychiccrocodile3679]

True. I wish people would accept some people don't need to have a "purpose" or be "useful to society" to be worthy of simply existing and being supported by society. They dont need much except the essentials.

[@mrbobbymonroe6730]

@@psychiccrocodile3679 and God!!!

[@mrbobbymonroe6730]

You right prayer will

[@strikeforcek9149]

Everyone is born with the potential (by far and large, except a few biological/genetic anomalies here and there), but it's up to the environmental circumstances around them that either stifles that ambition potential, alters the trajectory of that ambition potential, or unleash that ambition potential with no limits attached or percieved... Just like every child is born with the capacity for love... But, all if the above (and listed below this paragraph) are what will determine whether or not that child thrives on love OR is a straight up psychopathic serial killer with no remorse or capacity for love. Environmental circumstance, cognitive perception based on previous experiences seering in biases and preferences, and overall nature being affected by nurture, is what determines the "who's who" of the world.