Neil deGrasse Tyson On Coronavirus: Will People Listen To Science?

America's favorite astrophysicist, who hosts "Cosmos: Possible Worlds" on NatGeo, hopes that the public will pay attention to the information provided by professional scientists about the Coronavirus. #Colbert #Coronavirus #NeildeGrasseTyson
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[@suleymanyilmaz9048]

Morgan Freeman voice: "And as it turned out, people did NOT listen to science"

[@Mama2CDHsurvivor]

This deserves way more likes.

[@ricardo950535]

Where my cookies tho God?

[@Rxdino4429]

Sike

[@Wario9989]

I read this in his voice and it was wonderful

[@tomzadvydas1758]

No. We didn’t. 😞

[@am33x]

When your job is on your tie. That's real passion, no lie

[@marcosilguero651]

Lol imagine a pornstars tie

[@GATORBUBS]

Mike P spitting bars

[@lorbliccy6827]

Bars

[@shookreeseeree4]

Mike P..n with Earth in his pocket..

[@RobinLundqvist]

people send them to him

[@FWtravels]

6 months later, I think it’s safe to say: we did not listen to science.

[@kalebvaldez2404]

A generalized statement, we still won’t listen. It’s honestly disappointing and depressing 🤠

[@frankdrebin2343]

arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/cdcs-failed-coronavirus-tests-were-tainted-with-coronavirus-feds-confirm/ this is what listening to "science" gets you.

[@kalebvaldez2404]

@Marilyn Newman Who or what is Kemosabe??? And I started with a disclaimer saying that what I said was a generalization. I’m not gonna mention names since I don’t mean to offend anyone or cause anything negative here, and I think almost anyone can figure it out. I’m talking about the people, especially Americans, (what I meant by “us.” I’m of Salvadoran descent, but an American) who don’t want to listen to scientists and facts. They don’t want to wear masks, and they often don’t care about social distancing. I think they say that they violate their Constitutional rights and just make common courtesy, and logical health precautions political, when it really shouldn’t be.

[@llcoolrainejackson9050]

You got that right!

[@DudeitsLandon]

@akshay Viswambharan "scientists aren't good at predicting stuffs" LMAO

[@jaimeknoble3315]

"And how do you know this?" "Be-cause we have physics..."

[@yvanbrunel9734]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ruizach]

His mouth physically limits the enormous amount of ideas he's trying to drop on Stephen and I loved every second of it

[@richarddarlington1139]

Love Dr. Tyson. His enthusiasm (and sometimes frustration) knows no bound.

[@manyapandey953]

oh my god i was feeling the same way such a delight

[@mrpearson1230]

EXACTLY

[@JaseAndrews]

Perfectly put

[@MuhammadAli-dk6dz]

Rather the English language is limiting his ways of expressing ideas.

[@ishitadasgupta9723]

I bet if Dr. Tyson had been my physics teacher in school, I would have taken an astrophysics major in college.

[@lorbliccy6827]

Ishita Dasgupta me too 😂

[@kibbajibba5988]

Dr.

[@ChrisKsan]

YES!!

[@GregLavin]

You went to school expecting to see Mr. Tyson for his astrophysics class but he ended up teaching you how to punch😏

[@gamesnurdins]

Id probably go to astrophysics too. That and if i hadn't spent my high school drinking beers and smoking weed

[@itsjuliam]

He needs to show us his tie collection.

[@DavidTrejo]

Tyson: “Will people listen to science?”🧬🧪🤔 Narrator: “They didn’t.”

[@johnarnold893]

Only the right wingnut crazies aren't listening.

[@louismart]

Well we saw the scientist hugging Steven and not wearing a mask. Unthinkable today.

[@erik878]

I'm listening, what do you know, I got the vaccine to appease my family, but what do you actually know. I have extensive conversations I'm not a one comment kind of guy, I feel no shame from not wearing a mask, they say there are different grades of masks because most are ineffective, get the right mask I guess, or tell me why you wear a faulty mask

[@fanily4072]

Turns out not even the scientists were not listening to science. They were listening to money.

[@2urh]

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein

[@encarnacionvillazana3270]

The universe is breaking us down.. We are a part of something great, live, prosper, learn as equal humans..

[@vpedia7882]

Einstein is a fraud, he didn't let tesla come up

[@manan-543]

@@vpedia7882 fraud?! Lol you don't even know the history. Einstein and Tesla, both made great contributions to science. Without Einstein you won't have GPS. Without Tesla you won't have electricity reaching your house. Einstein even appreciated Tesla on his 75th birthday. Tesla fanboys like you are insane.

[@vpedia7882]

@@manan-543 go n check it out

[@TheGuitarReb]

@@vpedia7882 Come on now! You just don't like kind old German/Jewish guys.

[@andrewmastin4312]

Stephen: “If this giant meteorite isn’t going to hit us, why am I hearing about it?” Neal: “It’s called click-bait.”

[@ninthcloud6331]

I thought that bit was pretty lame.

[@robertpalmer5057]

It's very very very accurate to how MANY people on social media are treating fake, click-bait information

[@fynkozari9271]

Neil : _a life lived in fear, is a life half-lived_ me: *mind blown*

[@ThePublicMeta]

Hmmm yes, I also watched this video.

[@bogdansredic319]

How do you misspell his name, its literaly in the title?

[@dcamron46]

"why do we go to space" "To discover what is possible here on Earth"

[@muna.rising]

Watching him say "I hope we win" in August is so funny😂😂😂

[@llcoolrainejackson9050]

Hilarious!!

[@KamInBim]

"I'm an astrophysicist Jim!" I appreciate a good Star Trek joke 🖖🏾🖖🏾

[@gregmiller9710]

..me too

[@RspbyLmn]

I caught that too. Lol😆

[@guyty5731]

I’m glad you posted this. I deadass thought he called Stephen the wrong name and they just went with it

[@coldfusionstormgaming1808]

i love that others got it! it was so discrete which makes it even more hilarious xD

[@latricemoore]

@@guyty5731 I thought the same thing.... Lol

[@floydwilliams497]

That must be what it's like to "Love your job" and "find your calling".

[@maciellz]

oh man i wish i knew how that feels

[@nicetomeetyoumrfudd]

Every single time someone "talking smart" and "scientific" speaks about the "next end of the world thing," keep remembering .... these are the same retards that created, packaged and sold you "coronorvirus" under the "brand name" of "Covid-19" and convinced the world to buy the "snake-oil cure" claiming "social distancing" and breathing in your own CO2 emissions was healthy, effective and based on "real science."

[@EnchantmentHippie]

Amen! Amen!

[@travisjohnson9870]

Some Dude You’re an idiot. These people are literally experts in their fields and you think you know more than them.

[@jajaja9661]

Some Dude and what are your credentials other than the owner of tin hats?

[@bill9737]

I took Astronomy 101 from him, while he was a PhD candidate, at UT in the early 80s before the school canceled the doctorate program. Best class ever!

[@MaakiKirrikiri]

you blessed

[@ellayted9522]

Stephen: "How big are we talking?" Neil: "*Stammers incomprehensibly*" Me: 😂😂😂

[@1SaG]

I love it whenever Dr Tyson's voice switches into "storytelling mode". I could listen to that man for hours on end and never get bored or tired.

[@razkable]

i wish he was my teacher .....he has a way of making you learn and care and not be bored...my teachers made me fall asleep in 95% of my classes since 6th grade...I may be a scientist today if he was my teacher for even 1 semester

[@tad-jamesfellows7514]

Look up his audio book version of “Astrophysics for people in a hurry”. You will not be disappointed.

[@josegrullon4294]

You will also not get any truth, NASA ( deceivers)

[@coder0xff]

If you haven't watched him in the series Cosmos, do it now.

[@igrowtowerspermaculture9055]

@@razkable you obviously haven+t reached puberty yet!

[@EndlessescapeDV]

“It’s called clickbait” perfect

[@JoeBurgettMusic]

"Because we have Physics." Might be one of the most obvious things to say. But it's such a powerful statement to say in a nation that seems to ignore basic science consistently.

[@jeyruff429]

"Because we have physics" = bitch slapped by Captain Obvious --J (... I'm definitely reposting this...)

[@thinginground5179]

How basic are we talking? These fuckers don't even know how to synthesise a cup of tea...

[@aaronh.8230]

Yes please. Neil for president! Can you imagine having a non-dogmatic, non-partisan critical thinker running the show? It would be awesome.

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

It could be a disaster. Because scientists, like everyone else, are shortsighted when it comes to matters requiring non scientific thinking.

[@susanfrancis5471]

You know Neil would Never do That, right??

[@shundricab7883]

😂🤣

[@pveraeternvs3777]

Non partisan, except for the eugenecist elites

[@russellperry8635]

Too bad he was wrong about EVERYTHING. Critical thinking my a**

[@VelKitty]

I find it so adorable how genuinely excited he gets when talking about science. It's such a pure, child-like joy that he gets from his work.

[@manicabawse2867]

The child likejoy stays in his fans .

[@marquisethomas5611]

That's how you never work a job

[@VelKitty]

Petronius Arbiter Which failures?

[@VelKitty]

Petronius Arbiter I mean if you’re referring to Neil deGrasse Tyson as a failure then I’m not sure we live on the same planet lol

[@ok4412]

​@Petronius Arbiter You keep deluding yourself with your imagination to the point where you can't even separate it from reality.... He just said Neil isn't a failure and you automatically assumed he idolizes him? Do you think he idolizes every non-failure out there?

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

Dr. Tyson puts more energy and passion into his discussions about science and the cosmos than most Southern preachers do giving a sermon. I expected people in the audience to start yelling "Hallelujah! Preach It!!!"

[@QuidProQuo911]

MaskedMarvyl Woah there, Satan. Those are two different professions, buddy.... there’s no telling what’s going through a preacher’s mind😈

[@ipredictariot6371]

I can give you a “hell yeah!”

[@hanskuijsten2380]

Why the hell does it always has to end with something religious?

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

@@QuidProQuo911 "Could it be.....Satan???"

[@arsarma1808]

@@QuidProQuo911 That's... literally what a sermon is.

[@JamesOfEarth]

October 5, 2020 - The answer to “Will people listen to scientists?” seems to be “No”, at least 30-40% won’t. Thank you both for all you.

[@egyptianjoe69]

18 months later: delta is everywhere, they didn't listen god damn it.

[@OutyMan]

What particular findings of science needed to be listened to in order to make Sars-Cov-2 not exist right now?

[@Godless_Doc]

Spoiler alert one month later: the US failed miserably.

[@ivanmichel2858]

Shell King 😂 I mean it’s not funny but your comment certainly is

[@deweybewey]

Yuuuuuuup

[@Rhyzomect]

What is the evidence that this is true

[@TeamDreg]

meancloth 70+ thousand Americans dead and we have opened up and continue to “open up the country” because of money not science. I understand the brutal economic impact we are in but if our politicians can stop bickering and help small businesses rather than the large corporations for just a month longer? Which would lower the loss of life, than yes we are ignoring science.

[@quiqui9767]

the world fails miserably

[@btamp925]

Stephen, keep having more guests like these ....an intelligent conversation, easy to follow....not my opinion, just a point of view...

[@MrMine-tx6ug]

Bonnie Tamplin Look up Andrew Yang gg

[@gwenm8491]

Bonnie Tamplin So Much more fun than other celebrities!!

[@basharstats4482]

he didn’t give any chance for Stephen to talk. In fact he belittled SC and was too proud and arrogant. i doubt tht he will ever b invited back t this show by SC

[@Devil-ev3zm]

@@basharstats4482 Did we watch the same video, cause I didn't see any of that

[@ShadowMask1995]

@@StephenKershaw1 lol Trump was SELECTED by the PEDO Elites who do you think Epstein worked for? These 2 shills also work for the same people.

[@thabodisane2044]

What an enlightening interview. Dr Tyson is a gift to humanity.

[@shandytorok259]

Why, 'cause he talked nonsense for 10 minutes?

[@danaparfitt2491]

Lol 😆 sure bud

[@danaparfitt2491]

"When you think you're enlightened, you aren't"

[@danaparfitt2491]

88 likes...a brave new world

[@danaparfitt2491]

88 likes...a brave new world

[@joe10elinyg]

When he explains about Earth day, it gives me chills man.

[@fiiredark]

His reaction to the “mini-moon” though 😆

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Stephen's response to this was absolutely appropriate. Mic _drop._

[@ilcu4p]

Fauler Perfektionist , that was a quote from The movie strictly ballroom.

[@vant2497]

Left wing right wing broken wing

[@ilcu4p]

Fate , hahahahaha hahahahaha it’s obviously broken with trumpets.

[@ilcu4p]

Moderate American , or you were ok with trumps telling a lie but not ok that Stephen call it out for the lie and say yeah that so funny and laugh about how trump thinks most of us are too stupid to understand his lie. Wow. It is just so amazing how trump gets away with everything.

[@lawrencedoliveiro9104]

Why are there no good right-wing scientists? Why is it that accepting that reality trumps ideology is considered “left-wing”?

[@lynnmcfadden9011]

Gosh I love how inspired about science I get after watching Neil speak. The world is truly a brighter place with his enlightening passion about science.

[@Xomplicated.]

❤️❤️

[@juniorpena4642]

Couldn't have said it better myself ❤️

[@streetlogic]

Same

[@larryhall2805]

I agree and not only that he's got a terrific sense of humor!

[@pauldominique6319]

Exactly

[@theonedad7071]

As An Australian, these are my two favourite Americans. Love you America.

[@benpatterson4452]

"No matter how many horses you string together, you will not get it to space!" The Amish- "Challenge accepted English."

[@elenachristian9860]

The Amish are smarter than that. Americans.. .mehbeh.

[@michellebennett4015]

*accepted (English)

[@benpatterson4452]

@@michellebennett4015 Whoops! Thanks.

[@Yrr666]

LMAO! Giddy yap!

[@sqtisfied]

The Amish can’t even watch this video..

[@arbknight12]

“Will people listen to scientists?” Well a person might. People in a group? No chance.

[@psychoticdaizyproductions569]

@Douglas Davis tell you what slick, let me tell you something about your skills, over here. They mean absolutely, dick.

[@bofasofa9399]

@@psychoticdaizyproductions569 you mad?

[@mychaeljones7526]

@Douglas Davis Tommy Lee Jones, "Men In Black"?

[@psychoticdaizyproductions569]

@@bofasofa9399 i guess i shouldve put quotations too. In other words, "woosh"

[@KevinP32270]

AGREED.

[@sallysmith920]

This has aged well. This man has so much passion.

[@kevinsheldrick917]

Interesting viewpoint...

[@RojaJaneman]

Two of the better men in this world. Love ❤️ them so much!

[@shazbotgaming7576]

"We go to the Moon to explore the Moon, and we turn around and discover Earth for the first time..." "... You see it as not the social studies classroom globe showed you; There were no color coded countries on it. All you saw was blue oceans and dry land and clouds. At that moment everyone changed..." ..."A cosmic perspective can descend upon you in such a way you are realigned with your own survival and the survival of others in such a way maybe you do something about it." I wish more people thought from this perspective. The world would be a much better place.

[@dragonsword7370]

Something about the nations and blending into One tribe. One human race on our blue ball.

[@bueno22283]

I wish more people talked liked this. With passion and conviction about something bigger than themselves. Not about a photo op for likes and recognition

[@nauxsi]

@@bueno22283 unfortunately it's the time of phony flag waving and faux patriotism.

[@abc-yg6tk]

The root of the problem stems from the education system. Remember when you were at school? Most people dreaded studying or fell asleep during class. If we grew up with negative experiences with education, guess what happens? We create a society that has many people who are uninspired or uneducated about many things in the world; who also cannot tell garbage from fact. Imagine if all teachers in the world are like Neil, who inspire and make learning fun. I bet we will see society as a whole become smarter and inspired about learning.

[@susanbloodgood3572]

No Borders !

[@kylealexander7024]

"WE HAVE A WHOLE...REAL MOON VYING FOR YOUR AFFECTION AND UR TALKING ABOUT A ROCK!" -Neil DeGras Tyson 2020

[@c4stmiranda902]

Clickbait! Full stop

[@QQ-og3ui]

@Serial Killer *Fak

[@steve1978ger]

Neil is a one moon kind of guy

[@gretaweiss6802]

steve1978ger You could say he’s MOON-ogomous

[@borca3052]

Greta Weiss loooooool y'all are good

[@cheerios4canaries]

“No matter how many horses you string together they will not elevate into space!!” 🤣😂🥲

[@MrIzzieBear]

"It's called MATH. It's called CLICKBAIT." Gosh I love his energy is this interview! 😆

[@laurencelin9469]

His mind is so fast that his mouth can't even keep up lol

[@carnahangreen1391]

Adderall does that.

[@drknow1997]

That’s it!

[@David-se5ph]

Elon Musk vibes

[@chriskennedy7534]

Same problem as Mr President hahahahahahaa

[@martinelectricaltechnician4998]

Same as Elon musk

[@gplipp6489]

We need more scientists with gregarious personalities. Politicians wouldn’t be able to hide behind lies.....

[@Grisostomo06]

I hope we find one. This guy is just insufferably smug.

[@ashleysmith1276]

@@Grisostomo06 Boooo! I love NDT!!

[@Yrr666]

@@Grisostomo06 He knows his shit and you don't Sparky.

[@lawrencedoliveiro9104]

@@johnnyparsnips7641 Like Sharpiegate?

[@Yrr666]

@@johnnyparsnips7641 Yes, a few do, but they are usually caught and ridiculed. Their default is looking for verifiable TRUTH. Much like me when trying to solve a very technical problems for customers like Coke, Proctor and Gamble and many other big and small businesses across America. To prove it to them you must be able to turn it on and off like a light switch.

[@mdrydan7929]

You lost me at "OBEY!"

[@Juangonzalez-ic1rr]

Gives you a different perspective!! Makes you re-align Brilliant

[@MicheleGardini]

"Can you run for President?" "Nah, thank you, my brain is still full operational. I'm not qualified for the job."

[@kenbee1957]

Michele Gardini 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Vespertilio-Homo]

yes yes, politicians are all stupid. best stay home, watch tv, and don't vote, people. leave this boring politics stuff for corporations to worry about.

[@curtdammit]

Sounds like a Hitchhiker's Guide reference.

[@jpkiwi8744]

@@mondoshredder5783 awesome

[@Anankin12]

Bernie is still fully operational tho

[@oussamanechnache7133]

His body gets excited to speak before he actually speaks

[@reddraghain]

He's infectious! As much as I truly loved learning about anything science while in school, if I'd have had more teachers/instructors explain "things" how Dr. Neil does, I'd be a astrophysicist now, too! Then again, so too would most people!

[@jermainealexandergaspard2678]

Lol I saw that to.

[@TheEnderBand]

He certainly loves to hear his own voice

[@VinceG18]

Oussama Nechnache yeah he is a pompous fook.

[@VinceG18]

IMI fan boys are sad.

[@batbayar1001]

My "One doesn't simply talk without moving hands" meme goes here.

[@johndemeritt3460]

I love Dr. Tyson's tie! And the handkerchief REALLY made the point!

[@PratyushSkywalker]

Every single interview by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is pure gold.

[@nighttrain1565]

more like a crack rock lol

[@57too]

.....well, it's pure....something....

[@jpsnyds753]

Except the last time he went on JRE.

[@jeremyrfk]

jp snyds bear me to it lol

[@jeremyrfk]

Beat*

[@tomislavkuna2265]

The last bit about him running was just something to say to conclude the interview. But just think about that for a second. If his intellect and empathy for this planet and humans is not something you want in the WH, then what are we doing?

[@chadchaddingston1528]

@Morphing Jar Vote for Bernie Sanders and we will have a chance at democracy.

[@swirlymarble5542]

@Morphing Jar I agree, we should be more like a republic

[@PolyScope]

@Morphing Jar That comparison is wrong. In fact hongkongers and taiwanese are the best example, that chinese people want democracy. Even mainland chinese want that too, but they can't tell you that. They aren't brainwashed, they are oppressed. And if you wanna improve the system just give a call to your congressman or take matters into your own hand, or if you are the lazy type just vote for bernie, that will do. Edit: ^ that is a place for bigass B Edit: KZbin is broken

[@tomislavkuna2265]

@Satoshi Analysis hahaha thank you for that. I needed a laugh. And twas a good one I will admit. Cheers mate. 🍻

[@donnydrumpf457]

Satoshi Analysis Right!!! The lizard people are manipulating us into believing provable facts!! Damn them all to hell!! Trump is our only savior from the reptiles who have taken over our government. All we have to do is strap ourselves down, put a strong enough rocket on one edge of the flat earth, and we can tip it on its side and then all the non believers will just fall off into space, that will show them!!

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Neil is so right, people just don’t listen to science anymore, anywhere from the ozone hole, to the effects of nuclear war, to climate change, and now Coronavirus. I love science, wish everyone could be the same. Instead of denying it. Because if we want to explore the universe and find new life. We gotta listen. 🧪🪐

[@raenoldparkin]

Which group played the greatest role in developing modern science?

[@annangela3998]

I love when Dr Neil is on the show . He’s so passionate.

[@mohuthmanali]

@@nyquil762 Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in New York City where he was educated in the public schools clear through his graduation from the Bronx High School of Science. Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia.

[@nyquil762]

@@mohuthmanali I stand corrected. Thank you👍🏽

[@mohuthmanali]

@@nyquil762 👍🏼

[@EricJCaraballoso]

He really makes you think about how he sees things, it's incredible. He has a podcast called StarTalk. I recommend it!

[@chrish1857]

He's also an idiot who has been discredited many times!

[@robvangessel3766]

"Will people listen to scientists?" The question I've been asking for decades in this country. Reporting from researchers invariably get drowned out by corporate disinformation, and inevitably public safety suffers - whether it's from Coroavirus or climate change. If a society wants to survive it shouldn't dismiss what scientists report.

[@KoolDesign]

You must live in Europe....

[@paulsdancing5429]

Clarify!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@Robert KoolDesign : Nationalism is essentially the same thing as racism.

[@stephenthompson3062]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 how? I live in texas, which was it's own country then joined the united states. The city I live in is 70 plus percent people not my race. I love it here and am very proud not only of my state which at one time was a country and the country that it joined, and I am a nationalist.

[@stephenthompson3062]

And as for the original comment. Will people listen to the scientists??? Well people will listen and then discern truth from lies, you see many of us have been spinning on this rock for long enough that this "global climate threat" is not the first time we have heard this. The fear mongering works great the first time, but it doesnt do so well the second. We learn to look at the indicators, heres a good one. If the earth is heating up and the ocean is going to swallow up mass swaths of land near the ocean, then why is waterfront property in New York, la, Miami and elsewhere not vacated and being sold for pennies on the dollar? These places are ran by the people you agree with, why did the former president who signed the Paris climate accord spend millions on a waterfront property after signing it? He cant read the science? He doesnt understand the ocean is going to swallow up his multimillion dollar mansion? Or is it something else? Having been down this track before when it was al gore who was driving the pace car in this race to stupidity... I'm here to say... it's something else.

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

So much passion...

[@ManaBDew]

Always think positive and never give up 😃 good job Ty this was an is great topics

[@cdarklock]

I have been asking "why are we going to space?" for decades and this is the first good answer I have ever heard.

[@sheryls7782]

Best answer I ever heard also. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@cottoncatt1186]

"Carl Sagan gives the best speech ever about humanity and how foolish we behave. Pale Blue Dot is one of the most important and reflective speeches about the human condition and our place in the Universe. The Pale Blue Dot is a photograph of Earth taken in 1990 by the Voyager 1 space probe from a record distance of about 6 billion kilometers from Earth, as part of the solar system Family Portrait series of images." kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4izd6CadryFkJI Enjoy :)

[@mgc7199]

3 words: Fermi paradox solutions. That's why.

[@sixstringedthing]

We go to space because it's impossible to learn more about the universe and our place in it if we don't. Earth-based instruments and sensors have reached the limit of resolution in most fields of measurement. Too much atmosphere in the way, too much electromagnetic interference from the earth itself and our presence upon it. Some great leaps were taken once we started sending telescopes and experiments into space, we need to keep doing so.

[@dakotaearls123]

You should still ask yourself that. Plants and animals have built this earth along with fire and water, for how long now? We just started going to space over 50 years ago. If going to space was so important, how has the entirety of earth's eco system survived this long without going to space? Neil knows his knowledge is not a survival skill. In a way, none if the things he says even matters. Were just like "omg, this guy is so smart" but if a rock the size of Everest did indeed wipe most of us out, and he survived that by preparing ahead of time... does he have the skills to forage for food, or build his own shelter? They should make a "cast away" sequel of Neil deserted on land, where he admits that his space studies was completely useless and he should of learned survival skills instead

[@Daymickey]

We need more of him. More of this.

[@mr.raghav1881]

This shows how passionate Degrasse Tyson is about Astro physics SIR,SALUTE from India I'm more than just impressed by learning how passionate you are.... WOWW THAT PASSION ❤❤❤❤I'M OUT OF SUPERLATIVES TO DESCRIBE YOU

[@Louanne204]

He will never be able to talk as fast as his mind works, every time he speaks I know I am missing so much.

[@acentaur010]

The world needs to be taught again...and again...and again that we are all in this together, win or lose. And all of the money in the world ain't going to help you if we lose.

[@themarbleking]

You’re right! ...and then we have America.... like a fly in the ointment.

[@CarFreeSegnitz]

For those who say that the economy is more important than the environment should try to count their money while holding their breath.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@themarbleking : Nationalism is essentially the same thing as racism. I'm sure whatever country you come from has had its own share of such problems at some point. Most people everywhere in the world are good, decent people who just want a peaceful and healthy world. But there have always been those who seek power and control over others and they exist everywhere too. Luckily for us all (including them) in smaller numbers though.

[@themarbleking]

Aylbdr Madison. If only Americans believed in science! China, Italy quarantines and tests people for free. America pumps money into its stock exchange. And yes, I am talking about it’s leaders but also about a system supported and defended by the uneducated the corrupt and nationalists.

[@Trollmaster08]

The way people think really makes me think that their are shapeshifters among us. Call me crazy

[@user-pq8pp4pq9o]

“No matter how many horses you string together, they will not elevate into space.” Bioengineering: Challenge accepted

[@nadiyayemets1450]

Sense of humor is skyrocketing 🤩amazing

[@pazuzu4387]

I love how passionate he is about everything!

[@ThrottleKitty]

"No matter how many horses you string together, they will not elevate you into space" **The Kerbal Space Program community is typing**

[@AlexusDelphi]

Of course you don't string them ALL together. Clusters of horses in series are in parallel with each other

[@hazeydayzzz5169]

This is an underrated comment

[@ThrottleKitty]

@@hazeydayzzz5169 If only I hadn't made it 3 days late! haha

[@O1OO1O1]

I'm pretty sure if the string is long enough and you suspend it vertically, you could do it. It'd be a real relief to reach the horses who died from lack of oxygen, after climbing up those live, not-happy-to-be-space-stairs horses.

[@jacksonj69]

Lexi Delphi lol

[@SteveSmekar-ll6ln]

"because we have physics", and "its called math". This guy is my friend.

[@MonkeyWrenching]

No, his is not. Nice sorry though.

[@Financeification]

I love when you have Neil deGrasse on.

[@JesseSteinfort]

This interview is a gem in so many ways.

[@Blue_3rd]

Neil DGT, trying to make America (and everyone else) intelligent again. How do you know it’s not gonna hit us? “Because we have physics” 😂👏👏

[@TrickOrRetreat]

🤗

[@zart]

Hes talking to a nation thats scared to drink Corona beer because they might get the virus. In other words Neil is talking to a bunch of idiots.. America needs to educate its self

[@imsquiddly6836]

After he said “because we have physics” it sounded like he said “what? Bitch-“ took me a couple times before I realized he didn’t

[@pikmaniac2643]

If the asteroid was actually going to become a meteorite, I feel like two things would happen: a massive coverup would occur to try to prevent mass panic, and NASA would actually get a half decent budget to try to figure out, within a month and a half, how to stop it from happening.

[@purplehayeshz]

Trying to make them think harder #math #americaneedsyang

[@ok-ms3ke]

“No matter how many horses you string together, they will not elevate into space.” -Neil deGrasse Tyson

[@softdrink-0]

“My right ass cheek just ruptured.” -Me

[@mickberry164]

Yes, but a cow can jump over the moon.

[@miriambucholtz9315]

Damn, I hope not. Birds are bad enough. Just imagine what a horse can drop onto your car if you park it in the wrong place.

[@olaf2170]

this is theory until proven otherwise.

[@paulwheeler63]

Love love his enthusiasm!!

[@whoami9765]

I wish if we had a teacher that can explain like him.. our teachers are literally wasting our last few years in school which are the most important educational years

[@bhagavatidasi2373]

Neil deGrasse Tyson is definitely the most humorous astrophysicist I know.

[@erotax9238]

Bhagavati Dasi How many astrophysicists do you know?🤓

[@Anankin12]

Feynman, just sayin Oh right, not an _astro_ physicisy

[@SuperBabytee1]

and how many astrophysicists do you REALLY know?

[@bhagavatidasi2373]

@@SuperBabytee1 I think that question was replied by Stephen Colbert already.

[@evangossell1980]

The only

[@rayxav]

Forget about coronavirus, NDT’s enthusiasm is infectious!

[@jigneshvyas]

very well said and true

[@Dexsting]

Wow his Earth-day talk...you could physically feel his passion.

[@Nash_son_of_Zeus]

To answer Neil Tyson: "will people listen to scientists?" Only when it suits them

[@Ali-mb1zc]

Neil would be a legendary science teacher

[@minggnim]

He already is to me.

[@Myce]

@@minggnim Exactly, he is one. He's been a part of so many documentaries, podcasts, lectures etc.

[@thereisalwaysarainbowafter1364]

The kind that lets you eat Doritos in class and doesn’t assign homework while walking in late with sandals on

[@m.w.3256]

Daniel Tapia WOW! You comment seems to be dismissive of Dr. Neil’s accomplishments, notoriety, and enthusiasm! There’s nothing “entry-level” about him! His brilliance is exceptional and his child-like wonderment is what more educators of science and renowned scientists should inspire to posses! I only wished I could have had a science professor as brilliant and passionate about teaching as Dr. Neil!

[@hconvent4663]

He is

[@jkerm2727]

dude did his thing here. love the fact-filled passion.

[@JH-kw8zy]

Not the zoom in shot of him smiling mildly and carefully shuffling on stage to "Oh get it Neil, get it Neil🎹🎷🎶"

[@rjeff3759]

Neil deGrasse Tyson is so entertaining with his explaining and descriptions for those who don't understand science. You can be a scientist and still be relatable.

[@clumsykitten0076]

I love how excited Neil gets over our planet and the good things we have done. Doesn't outdo the bad, but it's nice to see someone so passionate about our home.

[@SamuelGunnestad]

Neil is a great science communicator and a good spokesperson for the community. He makes science seem exciting. Wish I'd seen him when I was a child

[@Brett_S_420]

Lucky for all of us, Carl Sagan met Neil when he was a child.

[@mandomanadomando]

science is exciting

[@specialtyc.s.2725]

How can you not love Neal!

[@thepolyglotraccoon]

2:18 He's way of speaking is unique. Sometimes you hear those "waves" on his voice tone. Makes me even more interested when he's taking.

[@gwen3010]

Love, love this astrophysicist he is always a breath of fresh air when he's a guest.

[@richa700]

He is really captivating, even in topics I usually find boring/dry!

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Grammar is a cool thing too.

[@thelowlytrinity]

That passionate, beautiful rant about Earth brought tears to my eyes. Thank you NDT!

[@FCWBD]

Me too.

[@SchalaKid]

Same-the passion with which he talks about our planet is breathtaking and inspiring. ❤️

[@Achilles51]

Thank you DMT

[@OmarMejiasGamertologist]

Hearing Neil talk reminds me of the good old days when everybody was like a little kid (80s, 90s I was a kid at the time, but I watched how adults behaved), wondering, dreaming and thinking of how science would make this and make that in the near future while reading books and magazines that fed our futurist thought patterns, thing that kept us hyped for the future. Nowadays is more like doom and gloom, tech is "bad", science is seen as contemptuous and everything is politicized to a point where its disgusting. Even worse, it seems that mainstream society has become more obsessed about the end of the world than ever before. Fatalist tendencies are through the roof, especially on social media... WTF happened?

[@VongolaSekundes]

no truer words has been spoken. how could people be freaked out about 5G and future autonomous systems? its the things we dream about in the 80s!

[@OmarMejiasGamertologist]

@@VongolaSekundes Yeah man and even worse when every time something cool and futuristic pops up, people immediately go for the "its going to give us cancer" or "Its mind control" or any paranoid thing they can come up with. It reminds me of the days when people were afraid of using ATMs because they were gonna "steal our money".

[@AzafTazarden]

Facebook happened

[@mieliav]

no change in the way we use resources is what happened.

[@richardblack9067]

My Favorite vid of Dr. Tyson! ​@ Enjoy!

[@sandrabender9162]

"No matter how many horses you string together, they are NOT going to elevate you to space!" Thanks, Dr. Neil! SCIENCE!

[@ghonbon6341]

a third grade line is great science to you ?

[@victroiki7321]

Maybe they will fart and we can light that up?????

[@Mike-my7uf]

What!? Really!? **Starts untying the massive amount of lined up horsies**

[@ShuggaShuggaBlastBlast]

@Frank Atavar dude wtf lol Seriously?

[@notsure1969]

@Frank Atavar Can I have some of what you are smoking?

[@stevewright4576]

This guy is like a black preacher in a Southern Baptist church, except he's screaming about science, with the audience shouting amen whenever he stops.

[@ghasemahmadi3616]

You are so right. Thanks for saying my thoughts.

[@ladymiss9466]

shut up

[@arsenoo16]

Except that he's talking about science and facts.

[@catserver8577]

I think this is probably the most blatant example of wrongness I have ever seen in comments anywhere. No. Just no. No.

[@amw6394]

Science is fact tho, religion isnt

[@callicordova4066]

These two together are golden.

[@GodEqualstheSquaRootof-1]

Why am I smiling listening to these two?

[@kevinsheldrick917]

We all love made up fantasy stories

[@m_t_m_t]

Science: We found a new moon! Neil deGrasse Tyson: We have a moon at home.

[@Andrew-kh7rz]

Moon at home: ....

[@micmccond7]

And said moon is waiting for a massive gold rush.

[@maciellz]

that's a faithful man right there

[@GSEleven]

I feel nerdy, this made me laugh-shout-very audibly.

[@nicetomeetyoumrfudd]

Every single time someone "talking smart" and "scientific" speaks about the "next end of the world thing," keep remembering .... these are the same retards that created, packaged and sold you "coronorvirus" under the "brand name" of "Covid-19" and convinced the world to buy the "snake-oil cure" claiming "social distancing" and breathing in your own CO2 emissions was healthy, effective and based on "real science."

[@themarbleking]

Americans need a cosmic objective because they say ‘America first’ instead of “the world first”.

[@megandavis3585]

themarbleking i have a feeling you’ve watched the Expanse.

[@themarbleking]

Megan Davis. I have! Thankyou!

[@silverblue73]

We are first in dumbfuckery

[@frankbruder3097]

🐙🐉 Cthulhu 2020 🇺🇳 For his cosmic perspective and because all earth creatures are the same to him.

[@jeZza710]

@Alyson Geib Just remember, those "freedumbs" you have, are shared by many countries around the world, many of which have better living standards, education and health services( per capita) than the USA...just sayin'

[@48Dileep]

I really like this man. Respect.

[@bollocknase]

Love this half cast man

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Colbert: Isn't it wondrous that we have just found a mini-moon orbiting Earth? Dr. Tyson: IT'S JUST A GODDAM STRAY ROCK I love this man.

[@khester7397]

Displaying about as much curiosity and wonder as the rock he's dismissing.

[@rustedthorium3916]

@@khester7397 Why do some people dislike Tyson?

[@lebredamcelroy832]

Y'all gonna NEED TO CALL ON ALLAH 💖JEHOVAH JESUS GOD IS OUR STRENGHT WAY TO CONTACTS HIS INNER CIRCLE WAYS CALL ON HIM THEIRS NO OTHER WAYS EVERY KNEE GOING BOW DOWN IN THE DAY OF NOAH ARK YALL WILL NEED AGAIN SO* WAVING YR* HANDS COST* THEM *ALL *💯THEIR LIFES💯💯💯💯😴😴😴😴

[@RareEpicness]

Lebreda McElroy shut

[@seadogs3149]

@@lebredamcelroy832 Idiot

[@macshots]

Stephen: How big was the hole Neil: Ahch Ahch Ahch Hch.....

[@rmnvldz_]

The hole was big as Uranus.

[@tylerscudder9358]

Many many many times the size of our galaxy, which is hard to believe.

[@Heavenzvoice]

Amen Thegreat that was hilarious!!

[@ImahSillyGirl]

Tyler Scudder comprehend, even.

[@queen.eh.r.m9109]

@@rmnvldz_ 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@osiris-bennu8166]

Sagan = el carisma Hopkins = la superación Kaku = la simpatía deGrasse Tyson = el humor.

[@lethalenoki]

very accurate i want to remember this.

[@randykerchmar5296]

Neil is right about the change of perspective.

[@luisalbertoquirozortiz614]

I love when Dr. Neil it's on the show, he and Colbert are amazing together