StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson - The Science of the Mind

[@Commentergirl3000]

I love when Heather Berlin is on StarTalk! She's so awesome and delivers information about the brain in such a casual and understanding way without dumbing anything down.

[@CAcationu2]

I think Eugene is great! I've long loved having him as a co-host and really enjoyed the dynamic between him and Dr. Tyson on the podcast. He's a smart guy and has great humor. Please don't lose him!

[@benjrivera21]

The whole purpose of this format is a back and forth with the scientists and comedians. If you feel like you need more science talk there are plenty of boring lectures. If you feel like you missed out on knowledge because of the comedians then really you just wanted more time.

[@Apropoetic]

I personally enjoy the comedic input. I think it helps keep the show casual and relaxed. As interesting as the science is, I like this style better than if it turned too serious and became almost like a lecture. I give Neil credit too, he is a very good host for this style. His enthusiasm for science makes it all work.

[@FrankLightheart]

Man, I love Neil. He's just so passionate about science and the universe.

[@MonkeyPuding]

the jokes start losing their appeal when they keep changing the subject every time someone tries to discuss something in more detail.

[@singingwater69]

Eugene is annoying & distracting to say the least; he brings the intelligence to a dead stop.

[@leticiazaragozafitnessinst1805]

It's driving me crazy. I really wanted to hear the Professor's description of that research paper about psychedelics

[@ze_chooch]

I actually would like to encourage the comedians to keep doing what they're doing. It shows people that talking about science doesn't have to be serious. Talking about science, or any other academic topic, can be just as much fun as any other kind of conversation when a tone is set in which mistakes can be made with friendly revisions and jokes can be cast. Anyone who cannot comfortably switch from pure information to humor, I think, isn't emotionally flexible which, to me, leaves room for personal improvement.

[@IFGchannel931]

I agree 100%

[@michaelxz1305]

I think the problem people have with this is that not all comedians are funny... this panel is not so bad, just the one guy isn't funny (80% of the time, and the rest of the time his delivery is lacking - overblown). But when he was paired with another even more unfunny guy who looks like Ron Burgundy, it was really really hard to watch. The usual star talk in-studio comedian is great.

[@PhyreI3ird]

I really wish there was more of this! :D

[@vitoorona2960]

They look like they are listening to the conversation so hard just to find the perfect moment to @##$$ up the conversation.

[@j.d.3597]

I love that when Dr. Tyson gets into an explanation he stands up and starts movin' like Rick James. He is the hardest working showman in science!

[@mariouribe4083]

In light of the allegations 21:40 does not look so good for tyson.

[@creemoon9546]

Not good, but not criminal. just lame. i have to say she is clearly flirting during the first 20 minuets. The real question is (like an audience member said) "how did you know she had the tattoo?" lol

[@beccak8166]

Cree Moon flirting doesn't mean you want to be disrobed by someone else on camera without your prior knowledge or consent lol.

[@dunkhi]

@@creemoon9546 I'm pretty sure she is the type of girl that hears one word about the universe and tells+shows everybody the tattoo.

[@BigDaddyDracula]

wow that's a shitty thing to say

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

Yeah the grabbing and lifting the shirt with no warning, cuurrreeepyyy af

[@SarahFimm]

I think this is wonderful, stimulating, and I thank them for taking the time to have the discussion.

[@A-Oreal]

I guess crazy people aren't crazy after all?! They're simply in a different level of thinking!? This segment is making me question everything. I need a beer! Heather is so beautiful!

[@simplyhuman3982]

🍻. I need more rum now.

[@TheLunisbadman]

I love how this is a convo about neuroscience and after a while they all end up with cocktails. Perfect.

[@vinurawitharanage8146]

Those two guys interrupted Neil so much he missed an important point he was trying to make, and he never got to say it.

[@MimiYuYu]

Vinura Witharanage he was stoned

[@arokace]

I mean... I guess it gets annoying sort of at times but this is the whole point of these specific setups... They aren't suppose to be 100% cereal science talks, they're usually just like 65% cereal science talks... I personally love them though, I loved the one with Wil Wheaton the most so far. Talked about Star Trek a bunch too...basically the whole thing(didn't realize Wil Wheaton was in Star Trek: Next Gen, wondered why he seemed familiar)

[@marywhitworth6769]

Neil stopped 2 their level

[@SIRA063]

eugene is brilliant co host, hilarious, sceince is interesting enough but to add the comedy just makes it even better. this is a brilliant show.

[@ohaRega]

I have solved the problem guys. Keep including a comedian on the show, *but a better one*.

[@misssheatherskye]

That was one of the best science chats/ relaxed things I've ever seen. Star Talk has got me hooked!

[@HendrixTaylor24]

A intelligent and good looking woman with a Carl Sagan tattoo...my God.

[@jacoblandry9377]

Jack Taylor wheere the tattoo

[@Qudrates]

@@jacoblandry9377 watch the whole thing. You have been missing out for 2 yrs!!

[@chives1808]

This was a great panel. love that you brought to comedians to balance out the scientists. They really opened up the panel and made them communicate more actively and fun.

[@therealhuggybear]

Joel is right, that guy on the far left was really detracting from the show.

[@grubbtj]

I feel like those of us who feel this way are very few. Neil loves humor and talking about science with comedians can bring new audiences to science.

[@Grand-Massive]

OHHHH Neil you messed up man, you said 3.14195, its actually 3.14159 --- ---

[@montgomerybrains]

+The Collector burn! you just burned neil? whoaaaaa

[@Grand-Massive]

montgomerybrains lol

[@DavidLindes]

@Elvanum like tau? ;) ;)

[@ron9269]

Then he added 36 on the end instead of 26

[@PeteTheFatDog]

Eugene has a role to play, it's to play the "laymen". He's there to ask the questions, to make the observations, and conclusions that someone who isn't versed in the subject may make, This panel format works because you're not just using experts in the field, the people who 'know' ask the fewest questions. It might be more factual, but it wouldn't be as entertaining.

[@aaronrios6470]

Id like the comedians to at least try to engage intelligently in the conversation...

[@left4shred876]

+Aaron Rios You haven't seen many episodes, I presume.

[@MimiYuYu]

Aaron Rios what?! Kristen Schlage chimes in with something super smart once in a while (the sun cloaking the sky) and Jim Gaffagan (mars only needs liquid water to make club soda!)

[@maartates]

I want to see more Cara and Heather discussing this subject. Interesting!

[@AnhTrieu90]

Is it just me or does anyone else think that those comedians can sometime be quite annoying? Having comedians on a science show is an interesting idea but every time it gets to the exciting part they jump in with a joke and the topic's changed.

[@alexanderhardy1043]

I totally agree with you on that point. Unfortunately for us, asking a comedian to restrain his or her self is likely a futile effort if one still wants them to be in a mood conducive to being funny

[@keithroten4722]

I definitely get your point; however, I like the idea because it makes science much more entertaining and thus attracts a larger audience for the science. Unfortunately as Alexander said that then controlling them from just taking over is sometimes a struggle for the scientists.

[@twonumber22]

No. There are plenty of shows and lectures on here that you can watch for years. Some people want to see Neil have fun.

[@trevorwilliams6362]

Slamz Dunk I see Neil having fun in serious debates. We all want the jokes, but we want to actually learn also. It's like when you were in high-school and the class clown HAD to interrupt just to say something he thought was clever. Even though the lesson was going in a positive and constructive direction before they felt the need to blab something mildly funny. Reading this over, I know it seems like I'm against having them on. I'm not. I just don't want valuable information being drowned out by a joke. Timing is key, and professionals should know that.

[@DeHerg]

the actual funny thing, from the 4 star talk videos I`ve seen here, every single one of them had "comedians" in them and in every single one, whenever those comedians are mentioned(in the comments section), the general sentiment was "ged rid of them they have nothing to contribute and are only annoying" (sometimes expressed more polite sometimes more harsh). And I could not agree more

[@tumbika]

I am so happy I found out Neil has a show :-) love this guy!

[@REVJHD]

Wyatt looks like the hit the blunt a few too many times before the show started... Eyes low, looking at the floor. Clearly out of his element, but chillin.

[@scooterj.4727]

I love Eugene on these discussions.

[@AcadianGiles]

@14:36 She started talking about what happens to your brain while on drugs, then he makes a joke and then THEY CUT OUT THAT PART OF THE VIDEO !!! She didn't even get to finish what she was saying, and I am very dissapointed.

[@TheSimpsoys]

Weird, it's in the podcast version of it though and both episodes are edited. She basically said that we think the brain becomes more activated during mushrooms or LSD but the brain scans actually show our brains are less active. That's why hallucinations occur and there's a similar lack of activity in waking dreams. That's from what I can remember anyway

[@AK-salvador]

science+comedy+cara = paradise

[@GamerDudester]

I'm in love.

[@usacic]

That vest Neil is wearing just blew my mind!!!!

[@hitmanwolf]

so it all resumes to this: Aliens ignore us cause we are too dumb in their level of intelect. xD

[@jtx77]

Wyatt keeps the mic to his mouth the entire show and only says five or six things. A true professional.

[@ChicagoMike85]

That chick in the white glasses 😍

[@TheYetixOUTx]

+Michael J i think her and tyson have a thing

[@Matthew075]

+Michael J Trying to imagine what she saw in Bill Maher... lucky him. lol

[@montgomerybrains]

+Michael J man, girls are hot right?

[@jasonmalice]

+montgomerybrains Indeed they are.

[@bbblackwell]

Michael J Women can't do anything without being viewed as a sexual object, especially in the age of porn. This is unavoidable, so don't anyone say that it needs to change; it won't, so to suggest it is just wasting everyone's time.

[@BCBrownBooks]

Neil made a thoughtful point at the end. I love when exemplary scientific minds (and apparently two comedians...?) can get together and banter scientific fact and theories around without hurt feelings. Some are shown to be the "victors" of the debate and others are not, but they all contribute, leading to good dialog. The comment "atheists don't believe in souls" (paraphrased) will now be debated amongst myself and friends for some time, I think. ;) Thank you, Neil and friends!!

[@foxnetsov]

21:54 you're welcome

[@pastordonkoh7692]

Oh ohh

[@BigDaddyDracula]

some creepy shit

[@ron9269]

The way he just grabs her and then starts lifting her shirt. He acts like she belongs to him.

[@Tundra1428]

I wish I could talk to neil sometimes. Have a discussion with him about life and everything.

[@ohaRega]

The answer to life, the universe and everything is in fact 42.

[@ron9269]

I want to talk to this lovely young lady.

[@Daggershift21]

yeah I've been watching and listening to startalk for a while if you don't want interruptions then don't watch. it's just how things go so suck suck it up or just don't watch. thanks.

[@ravenstylea2]

I loved every minute of Star Talk!

[@SuburbanLegend]

Neil banged Cara for sure.

[@cigarr3870]

Neil has banged damn near anyone he has wanted

[@Biddybalboa]

She was way into him.

[@abelarvizu2898]

SuburbanLegend93 Is he still married?

[@ComplyMusicDubstepPromotion]

SuburbanLegend93 Neil was a way for Cara to know herself

[@JabberCT]

Bill Maher used to tap that.

[@focuspark]

I love Cara Santa Maria because I have a daughter and she's a real role model for her.

[@davidscott129]

Tyson for President! No one currently running could beat him.

[@montgomerybrains]

+David Scott YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT

[@montgomerybrains]

+montgomerybrains it's a great idea! serios!

[@MsSomeonenew]

Well sadly the presidency is decided by people who wouldn't understand half of what he is talking about... so no that will not happen.

[@mohsinjobmail8937]

i watched 2 videos and i am in LOVE with this show

[@bballercheetahfan3]

Absolutely funny and hilarious....neil degrasse tyson asks some brilliant questions to some attractive pshycologists.

[@Ankthiel]

Its almost too funny having Eugene as co-host. Every time he talks i feel like im watching a live action reenactment of Bob's Burgers.

[@KokoRicky]

I love comedy and Eugene has provided many a funny moment via "Home Movies," but he's just getting in the way here. It's distracting, really, not to mention the LSD/shrooms story was cut off! I think this sort of format would work better with philosophical comedians like Louis CK, Bill Burr, David Cross, Doug Stanhope or Patton Oswalt, but I guess they're too vulgar for this sort of thing.

[@accordingToSpecs]

It worked for me.

[@Jasonian69]

I agree, I was disappointed when the topic was interrupted and never resumed.

[@byronleblanc6064]

Science & Comedy United Once again!

[@RaviPatel-hw7nc]

LMFAO fucking neil just grabs her and lifts up her shirt. Funniest shit ever! this is better than most comedians XD

[@hlynurgumundsson6979]

Ravi Patel lol Neil don't give a fuck

[@TheJoralg]

This was an interesting introduction to Star Talk for me. As I'm watching it I noticed several things. First, just to get my lizard brain reaction out of the way, Cara and Heather both prove that nerdy looks good on women. Second, a level of frustration as I realized I could only watch and not participate in the conversation. Especially when talking about consciousness of self and free-will. I would love to sit with Neil, Cara and Heather and have that discussion, it would be epic.

[@NGSVALENCIA]

I know this is a meaningfull video, and intelligent and all, but .... that TATOO GIRL!!! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

She knows exactly what she is doing and the effect she has on men.. she touches Neil so often and statements like "Got the tattoo on MY BODY" .. um ok? Thanks for specifying lol

[@riniks112]

Now this is what I call some awesome content.

[@shaecarcar]

the girl in the white glasses loves the word "bottleneck" doesn't she?

[@thestrangedr]

I really like this series, they should do this an lot more.

[@MobioDEN]

So I guess she should have that tattoo changed into "We are one of possibly millions of ways in which the cosmos seems to be trying to comprehend itself through evolutionary trial and error, never even knowing for sure whether it has succeeded or not"....

[@SaintShinobi]

Just as some people say "It's all about the jouney man", I think we'll never comprehend the entire cosmos, buy science has the way of bringing some light to the darkness and mysteries of existence.

[@sweetfruit7769]

Great idea for a tramp stamp

[@Arithorath]

I love it when Dr. Tyson really gets going. around 27:00 or so.

[@andrewe3165]

After a while the guy on the end is plain annoying.

[@ncarpenter007]

More StarTalk Live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brittany2231]

Why is Gene on the stage? He's interrupting the science.

[@MimiYuYu]

Brittany I think it's his stage

[@Apropoetic]

Exactly, and from numerous other interviews, Neil has stated that he wants to spread interest in science and science literacy so he needs to try to spread to various audiences.

[@sammie309]

these women are attractive as fuck

[@randominfo-info]

too short!!! More Neil's Video, please! StartTalk Yeah!

[@JonathanDLynch]

Given the vastness of our reality, there has to be a greater consciousness than ourselves - even if we are only talking about smart aliens, I cannot believe we are the smartest things going. I sure hope not.

[@heliocentric68]

im not that convinced we are smart at all considering how humans treat each other, the way we treat our planet and the way the majority of people wrap themselves in fairy tales just so they feel better. we are smart compared to all other living things on this planet (and thats debateable)...thats not a big deal...a dog is smart compared to a sea urchin.

[@JonathanDLynch]

Hmmm... There is data that could be interpreted as evidence of conscious creation behind our universe. It could also be interpreted as evidence for an evolutionary process for universes. I think the complete lack of unequivocal interventions from either gods or aliens indicates that there is some reason for leaving us alone. Perhaps the star trek prime directive or divine libertarianism? My best guess is that our solar system is like a nature preserve. Superior beings won't be letting the crazy humans out of the nature preserve until the humans have evolved enough to not kill each other over stupid religious beliefs. It might be a while.

[@mrkekson]

Jonathan Lynch we sent our first radiowaves like 80 years ago, so it travelled 80 light year, but the cosmos is so incomprehensively massive, that our 80 light year bubble is almost unimaginably smaller, so even if there are space faring species out there,they might not even realize that someone is here. We can't communicate with ~95% of our reality( dark matter/energy ), and then, we would not even considered higher dimensions, or 3+ dimensional beings. What if they was/are allready here, but we have no means to detect them, so we would not even know, or just imagine that they have a less potent main atom then carbon, so their interaction can be so slow, that we tink they are rock formations, or they might be just, in an entirely different level of energy eg exist below plank length ( not even shure if it's possible ) . But i think it's more than plausible thet there is life out there

[@thetguy100]

the possibilities are endless for life and what'll they do, that is a good and very bad thing

[@jettivonaviska]

This is actually a good discussion. Neil and Eugene should have those 3 back, and discuss it some more.

[@MoRo1333]

Those two "funny" guys were kinda unnecessary.

[@m_121]

one is enough..i think the one on the left is slightly annoying..always cutting the flow when someone is trying to say something really interesting and engaging

[@hitmanwolf]

comedians are added to the Star Talk so it doesn't get too much focus on the scientific Talk itself... that is quite interesting and though provoking... but may kill the mood and keep the Crowd Quiet... is short: they are the Jesters of the Court.

[@Rogonvr]

you're.

[@TheAirforcesucks]

Rogonvr you're pretty pathetic. did i use it right?

[@Rogonvr]

TheAirforcesucks you're

[@shiphotel2]

MIND DIAL needs to be a show now

[@WuShogun212]

Neil is such a pimp, he just pulls Cara off her chair and starts to take her shirt off, Powerful Neil deGrasse Tyson XD.

[@bryanston30]

***** Proof of that here. Look at NDT here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4i2fYCKiJ6jpZo

[@kobayashimaru8114]

He'll be next on the witch hunt lol

[@NZCanuckKiwi]

You called it. @@kobayashimaru8114

[@pastordonkoh7692]

@@kobayashimaru8114 You're prophetic

[@pewpewpew3212]

@@kobayashimaru8114 Are you the prophet of the Lord™?

[@conechiwa7]

Awww that shoulda been like an hour longer- I wanted to hear from everyone more. They were just getting started!

[@tbm1300]

President Tyson 2016.

[@gogogamemistress]

I'm so glad that you respect what they had to say.

[@paulr1917]

Lip rings are so terrible.

[@paulr1917]

Super terrible!

[@--Justin--]

Particularly off-centred ones...

[@AcadianGiles]

There's just something Cro-Magnon about it sticking out like that.

[@timwitt94]

Paul Reimer wtf r u ppl talking about, who gives a shit. shes sexy and smart :)

[@TXLorenzo]

She looks like a meat stick fishing lure.

[@KelMaiGaming]

I was thinking about unsubscribing from the nerdist channel. But for StarTalk I'll happily stay!!! Smart move, Chris!

[@tayoo.1965]

neil a pimp yo, lifting that girl's shirt

[@redgefleming1535]

Tayo Talks Neil banged her

[@sweetfruit7769]

The comedian is great!

[@DaveK183]

The woman next to Neil is so annoying

[@stylesisdaman]

Great ep, please keep uploading these :D

[@hitchens67]

09:55 I love you Heather!!!

[@LandisKashu]

I love Cara. She's great.

[@torpol]

best new show on the "internets"!

[@WilkineBrutus]

"occupy cerebral cortex" I lost it. hahah This is hilarious edutainment at its finest. I hope America can create a "culture" around learning things for fun. I'm sure it'll spark a new way to not only improve our education system, but it will also enhance the mental state of our society.

[@jnasty00]

This was a really good episode

[@jackalvulture]

holy crap, more drunk/tipsy Startalk Radio please.

[@JellyFinch]

I love Wyatt Cenac. Barely says anything the whole show, yet makes sure the mic is 2 inches from his mouth at all times.

[@Efunkable]

best show on nerdist

[@clark_cant]

Guys, the comedy here has it's place, a very important one; you're much more receptive when laughing and feeling good. It's true that not all the jokes are necessarily that funny or come at the perfect moment but who can claim perfection? Don't harden yourselves, become rigid and boring - we've got enough of that in the classroom. It's totally possible to appreciate the intelligent part and also let yourself laugh at a silly joke now and then. They don't have to be mutually exclusive.

[@AtticusJackson]

Cara Santa Maria has got to be the most attractive person I've ever seen talk about brains.

[@TribalKatz]

I feel like Wyatt while watching this--just chilling. Haha

[@wallysaruman]

Man... I Love this show with a passion. How come other completely irrelevant crap lasts longer and plays all day. I wish we had more programming like this.

[@ThePhanaticalOne]

Because in order to acquire a deeper level of knowledge and thinking on any subject you need to learn the basics and the fundamentals first. It's like saying "Why couldn't we just drive race cars at our driver's ed class, that would have been so much better!" You need a solid basis of knowledge to start from so that the conversation can have the accuracy needed to explore the unknown questions and problems that we have in science. I do agree though, debate is better than lecture.

[@HijinxSpike]

"That guy is trying to hard to compete for attention that it becomes too obvious" His name is Eugene Mirman and hes fucking awesome. He is witty in a great cynical personality. He brings comic relief to science so it's more interesting to those distracted from science.

[@MrFreakierTruth]

He's hilarious mate. Didn't interrupt very often either. He adds fun to it.

[@IvanVesely920]

Eugene was on fire this time.

[@spellman007]

What Carl ment was not that we have a meaningful understanding of the universe or that we know all, but that the universe is knowable through it's natural laws. Yes, we might be incorrect about or understanding of our place in the universe, but we can figure that out too. Science is our cosmic Rosetta Stone.

[@SledwardTheOdd]

Humanity is the conciousness in the brain of the universe

[@iyaramonk]

Is there any way to subscribe just to Star Talk Radio and not the whole Nerdist channel?

[@climbeverest]

Neil sir what a joyful man, I can hear him all day and my life will be a better one

[@demiser21]

Well I've lived in Wisconsin, Florida & New York and I've never witnessed in person any religious person say to another person 'your religion is wrong' or 'you are going to hell because of your beliefs'. I have witnessed many time in person an atheist say "you're an idiot for believing that" or "that's all made up crap". You can also see this on the internet outside of heated debates it's far more likely to see an atheist take a shot at religions than a theist at other religions or atheists.

[@sirlordford]

Wyatt just killed it with The Time's 777-9311.