SciCafe: Life the Universe and Everything with Neil deGrasse Tyson

American Museum of Natural History's Director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil deGrasse Tyson, hosted "Life the Universe and Everything: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson" at the Museum on June 2, 2010 as part of the ongoing free SciCafe series.
Tyson hosted the casual conversation about stars, planets, the universe, and beyond in the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space. The popular SciCafe series takes place at the American Museum of Natural History.
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[@kaskoenrico]

49:42 the source of meme material

[@anakinskywalkerrr]

thanks man

[@thereallolololo9158]

Tank u so much

[@TronicX]

Thank you good sir.

[@pok3r]

Thanks bruh I was looking for this !

[@bleb5518]

Nyoom

[@FrostbiteGaming]

49:44 is the correct meme material lol

[@Grantsta]

The only reason why I came here

[@darwynberry57]

Bless this man for helping the poor, lethargic people and putting in the time stamp.

[@BlackOps2543x]

I didn't even know this had that clip. Thx, mate.

[@notjinx3545]

Life saver

[@zytla1337]

26:21 meme #2 lol

[@godofllies]

28:37 A couple holding hands while listening to Neil talking about antimatter. That will never happen to me but I just love to see it.

[@Cheetagirl_1985]

That is so cute, that made my day

[@TheEggoEffect]

Which one, listening to Neil talking about antimatter, or holding hands with a significant other?

[@godofllies]

@@TheEggoEffect After my second, and final, divorce I am afraid both of the alternatives. I can't afford a ticket from Sweden to New York to attend in a lecture by Neil.

[@muratdogan1706]

🚬🚬

[@MattSuguisAsFondAsEverrr]

rarity

[@Seanraus]

*goes down a slide at a waterpark* Me: 26:22

[@chinnudanturi9730]

Good one

[@TheEggoEffect]

Thought you were gonna say 49:44 lmao

[@watermelon_cat_sussy]

Just look at the people laughing in the back

[@bigdave99x]

Lol

[@sock_mayo1196]

Meme

[@vashna3799]

Impossible to get bored listening to Neil De Grasse Tyson

[@jfumusic1]

Storm Hawk haha agreed especially when you are up late and have to work tomorrow morning

[@seivaDsugnA]

Some people are more boring than others.

[@karlpj1]

I get bored

[@michaelryan6342]

Only frustrated. As you are processing a statement of his, meanwhile you’ve missed 4minutes of even more exciting and wonderful ideas. Haha!

[@purpleAUT]

TP Sun and now calculate how much money was stolen from the world by the military... your statement makes no sense

[@mef12727]

I swear we take this guy for granted. Never disappointing to hear him.

[@bvfuuo]

gresdhhse123

[@toddfoglia1882]

He’s a clown show

[@Briwalker42]

@@toddfoglia1882 Nobody loves hearing their own voice more the NDT.

[@rsr789]

@@toddfoglia1882 And you're what, then? A clown who has been dead for 300 years?

[@thefactor9743]

This style of conversation is amazing. It's like a mixture of a podcast, lecture, Q&A, and Ted Talk all in one. Really wish we had more of this.

[@zipsexe]

49:44 Is where the meme is xD

[@Toxi_YT]

You a god bro

[@gibralwibu9431]

Thx

[@grimholic]

Nyoom

[@potatoeiscool]

NYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

[@Farah_quddubi]

Who else is on a Neil Degrasse Tyson watching Binge?

[@fastermx]

I'm on more than that. I'm on a downloading binge.

[@yc2109]

Always

[@marievirgo7972]

Me too!

[@natemickens88]

I’m only 2 vids deep and this is where I land until I decide to binge out again some other time. Niels intellect and ability to compel is enough to gas me up for a while.... that background is icing on the cake.

[@elishaandrewraley3318]

*Raises hand* Me. Also, you might enjoy watching, as I do, Yuval Harari, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett.

[@amessatbest]

Neil degrasse Tyson got me interested in science. His passion is contagious

[@auntjenifer7774]

Courtesy of and halfway intelligent being, you are not into science at all, otherwise you would know this guy Neil is a shill claiming the earth is pear shaped ! Isn't that as crazy as saying the earth Is flat !? Idk but it seems to be too me!

[@dusunsniper]

Mike Tyson got me interested in boxing.

[@Tar-Von]

Fanna-Fanna Cavanna Banana-phanna po-panna!~ Sorry couldn't resist. lol Catchy name you have!😄😄

[@andrewalley5841]

Idioup

[@andrewalley5841]

Yo

[@robertahrens5906]

He's not just a great teacher ... He is also a great observer of the human condition.. And speaks about the politics of space and the hurdles with funding and research and the world..

[@JayBeeLEEDS]

This guy is a legend.. Makes things easier to understand than others..

[@toddfoglia1882]

He’s a clown show

[@JayBeeLEEDS]

@@toddfoglia1882 you still watched it

[@toddfoglia1882]

@@JayBeeLEEDS oh did I smart guy ? Its called auto play nd as soon I heard the science clowns name I had drop a comment, like he drops the Mic. And says thats proof of gravity ???? If ya think thats proof of gravity I'm afraid yoyr a simpleton

[@rsr789]

@@toddfoglia1882 Stop repeating yourself, you ignorant troll.

[@SpecialHandlingUnit]

One of the greatest speakers of his field, a pleasure to listen to.

[@warrendargusch5873]

He has a field of ....?

[@fritzdoerring9058]

Along with Fyenman!

[@nickryan6787]

@@warrendargusch5873 science

[@warrendargusch5873]

@@nickryan6787 he talks about it...what is his speciality?

[@warrendargusch5873]

@@fritzdoerring9058 oh! What has he published with Feymann?

[@psafety9355]

I'm sorry, but I don't care who doesn't like him, or disagrees with him, but he, hands down, made every second of this talk and most talks that he gives entertaining. There are many scientists out there, and reputable scientist who give lectures in their respective fields, but they don't capture the ears of those who are less literate scientifically like Neil does. I believe it's because of his delivery which is filled with passion, and if it's all an act like some people say, it's a good act, and worthy of many listening ears. I like Krauss also, and Filipenko and Michio kakchio.

[@stevenvh17]

Michio Kaku

[@psafety9355]

yes him ....lol thx

[@psafety9355]

***** thumbs up

[@stevenvh17]

***** I agree. I was just writing the name correctly for Terry.

[@rumpleskilltonz5313]

Tone Tee any one who’s awake can’t stand this quack he’s a globalist puppet

[@joemalone3099]

The sense of humor of this man is just beyond belief...ASTRONOMICAL...sign of high intelligence

[@rokaq5163]

She is such a good presentator oh my God. I loved how well she delivered the intro, she deserves some recognition.

[@TheFacchinExperience]

His simplicity combined with his intelligence makes Dr Tyson one of the most brilliant scientists of this era.

[@RajitRoy_NR]

ummmm. NO!

[@TheFacchinExperience]

Rajit Roy oh yeah, I'm sorry. Maybe you're the one

[@RajitRoy_NR]

LEO FACHIN I didn't mean that...Just that NdGT is a good at making people aware of Science but he is not a good scientist and have not discovered anything like Carl Sagan or Richard Feynman .

[@TheFacchinExperience]

Rajit Roy good point.

[@TomaszWota]

Two points on that Rajit Roy - there are lots and lots of broadly defined scientists, not everybody in science is going to be on Feynman level. - communicating science to a broad widely unscientific public is as important as ever. This cannot be stressed enough - we need to inspire young people to go into STEM and to general public to be at least more aware of how science operates and what is going on (because general public can then push on the government, and young inspired people may be part of it later). This Tyson is trying to do with his charisma and intelligence, and it is as important as any research.

[@tavion333]

This guy is the reason I majored in astronomy

[@johnyepthomi892]

keep at it..

[@margaretm.7079]

At 9 year old -- A PASSION WAS IGNITED at Hayden's Planetarium & at 11 years of age a career for life was beginning to unfold. Thanks to the person who made this visit possible with love. I appreciate your dedication Dr Tyson.

[@amanjhariya1102]

Who watched whole video without getting bored like it so that everyone know that how fantastic is Tyson when he is in his mood

[@TheSelfHelpTube]

Lol you sad dude

[@bradleydavid1827]

Every Niel lecture I've listened to,I never learn the same thing and always continue to enhance my vocabulary through his intelligent words. Thanks Dr. Tyson.

[@SooperFlye]

You can tell that Neil LOVES science. So much energy. Keep up the great scientific work Neil.

[@adrianmardari]

Tyson is a world treasure. Humanity is maybe just a bit better now because of his work and a lot, exponentially, as time passes. So happy to be contemporary to him.

[@HopDavid]

Tyson is a source of misinformation. Bad science, wrong math, and false history.

[@FODO1985]

I am watching this once every 2-3 months.

[@TJ-ms7rn]

I also think his talk demonstrates how important history really is and how learning from our history will perpetuate greatness for humankind...

[@EXIx2]

What I love about this guy is he said "It's free to come in..." and he passionately spews his enriched knowledge guts for us and them alike to all learn from. Free! His education wasn't free but his love for educating has no value.

[@Sinnbad21]

One of the greatest science communicators out there

[@morssusurri8316]

Literally he can completely ramble off and jump right back to what he is talking about no matter how long he spent off topic, it's literally incredible.

[@pepemalin1]

Great Speaker... Always enjoy listening him... Increase the BUDGET!!

[@SsJVasto]

If all teachers were as passionate about their subject as Neil DeGrasse Tyson is, there would never again be school dropouts.

[@WYCD]

14:54 I wish we still explained scientific principles like this. I am 34 years old and for the first time in my life feel like I have a realistic grasp of how orbiting works.

[@Tech.Library]

What is the name of the utility tool application video of the universe playing at the projector. How can I download the application

[@waseemb8682]

Non testable all theories

[@linharen3689]

😂loudmouth scientist

[@ronarkom1611]

He has a rare combination of high intelligence, a magnetic personality, effortless speaking skills and quick wit. Superb.

[@igorflexus9493]

Gotta love that guy! He really reaches out for everyone.

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

But he kept one guy hanging

[@lilybenton2644]

Impossible to get bored listening to Neil De Grasse Tyson

[@shahansyed5550]

This man is a wizard with words.

[@devan6127]

“When you’re in love you’ve got to tell the world.” ✨That spoke to me.

[@darkomilosevic1659]

"the car goes NYOOOM" ✨that spoke to me

[@itsSmokey253]

Love kl mm ok o lmk lol Oh no

[@plane_guy6051]

I don't think much of Tyson at all

[@dusanninic5372]

That's Carl Sagan's quote.

[@Artemis-ge6ve]

Maybe I'll just say Hi to be a part of this video to which I keep coming back to watch over and over again:")

[@TheMithilated]

OH!! i would give anyhting to be in a lecture of his,i am having goosebumps just listening to him in a KZbin video. I have so many questions that i would like to ask him. In all my school years the things i learned about Newton, light, gravity,electromagnetism, matter, antimatter suddenly makes so much more sense when he describes it, it all falls in a row showing that these are all connected by the laws of physics. If i had a single science teacher who is as inspiring as him, i would have perused a life of science. Tyson is my Hero !!!

[@LaterShortDerum]

Having Neil deGrasse Tyson as your proffesor would be the best thing ever!

[@Cachanillatijuanense]

It is nothing short of breathless that I can sit at home on a Saturday evening, forget about the mundane problems, and just have the privilege of listening to such a delightful lecture. Regardless of what religion you profess, or what you decide to do with your life day to day, I hope you realize just how lucky you are that you have a device in front of you that is delivering the notions of that man to your brain.

[@HopDavid]

So much of what Tyson says is misinformation. His stories regarding Newton and Ghazali are addled nonsense.

[@3dgar7eandro]

I love this guy... He is in a level of his own: how could he mention so many topics at once and still being able of explain very complex topics to everyone on that room... He really inspired me to keep studying and looking at the night sky. 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌

[@pedroakjr2371]

He's very much a true teacher. Every teacher knows their routines. You need to have topics you can elaborate for hours on and on so that you can keep the audience interested in you until class is over. He nails it.

[@frankdimeglio8216]

@@pedroakjr2371 WHAT IS THE EXPLANATION OF SPACE AND TIME ON BALANCE: Invisible AND VISIBLE SPACE in fundamental equilibrium AND BALANCE. This necessarily and clearly involves interaction, on balance. Consider what is the eye (on balance). Logically consider what is a two dimensional surface OR SPACE ON BALANCE !!!! Notice the associated DOME AND black “space” of what is the eye as well. Really think about it all. Consider WHAT IS THE SUN ON BALANCE. (NOW, think about time.) Outer “space” involves full inertia, AND it is fully invisible AND black. Consider one and three dimensions ON BALANCE !!! Now, consider what is the fourth dimension and the term c4 from Einstein's field equations. Think about ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy AND think about gravity (ON/IN BALANCE). Consider what is the man (AND THE EYE ON BALANCE) who IS actually standing ON what is THE EARTH/ground (ON BALANCE) !! Think about TIME !! Think about why there is something instead of nothing ON BALANCE. Consider that time is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE. Think about the man (THE EYE) that actually IS IN what is outer “space”. Think about time. The stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky ON BALANCE, and consider what is the speed of light (c) ON BALANCE. NOW, consider what is THE SUN. Think closely about everything in this writing. Balance and completeness go hand in hand. Magnificent. ❤️ By Frank DiMeglio

[@hijack69]

I could have a conversation with that guy throughout my life and still never end

[@elizdonovan1965]

Could listen to this genius for ever. Like the way in which he explains what I consider to be complex issues, so that I can increase my scant understanding of the natural world and beyond. His humor and passion for his subject is infectious. Not only is he a genius but is an excellent communicator of his subjects. Wish I had a tiniest fraction of his intelligence. Thank you Mr Tyson for all of your work. 🙂☘️🌲

[@44bonkers]

Dr. Tyson has that whole room in the palm of his hand. Very knowledgeable and charismatic. And the way he answered the "Earth girl's" question by educating everyone on NASA's budget then giving her the dollar was a real Mic Drop! Very cool.

[@MichaelYISRAEL]

I have enormous respect and admiration for Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

[@axhegrat5109]

The subjects of Science and Space are of interest to me as it is the case for all of you, but in a span of one week if I were to watch 10 clips about such subjects, 9 of them would be engaged by Neil. He is truly a joy to watch and listen to.

[@MrAdal206]

Neil has such a great speaking voice. It very comforting. I’d like to see him do more. Voice over work for kids movies.

[@edwardcopeland5069]

Why kids movie? I think that's another way that explains you're just a big ole kid, you know good in well you're have the best seat in the house. Lol 😆

[@MrAdal206]

@@edwardcopeland5069 LOL, you're right!

[@bigbadcatbigbcy2933]

49:44 In his entire life this guy prepared for this moment.

[@juuk3103]

I don't know anything about astrology but Neil has a crazy good skill of teaching, he made someone like me able to atleast follow and still have interest in something other teachers would have failed and had me falling asleep.

[@rustyshackleford9877]

Astronomy my friend not Astrology..

[@perfectperson214]

I would love to take an astronomy class with Neil as the instructor! Or professor!

[@gauntlet4791]

The first question he answers...when he is talking about the cannonball going into an orbit, that is genius in its simplicity. Everyone needs to hear this man speak!

[@timothymwambazi7338]

Tyson just amazes me with his clarity of thought both around simple and very complex concepts and phenomena.

[@DarthInsomnis]

Hands down, Tyson is a great person to hear speak. He always has an engaging way of capturing the attention of an audience that no one else can quite match up to. I’d love to attend a lecture of his

[@darkdragonsoul99]

I love how he gets into this there is a energy there that a lot of scientist and teachers just don't have

[@sowelldon]

I absolutely enjoy listening to Dr Tyson. We need more like him.

[@imuurme]

he's the best.. there is soooo much information he gives in just 1 1/2 hr

[@ivin6415]

We need more liars i don't think so we need more ppl like Christ in the world.

[@ivin6415]

🥸

[@sowelldon]

I'm a Christian and I agree with you. I think I should have explained myself a little better. If more teachers had a passion for teaching like Dr. Tyson how many children would better off. He's agnostic but still a good man.

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

@@ivin6415 what do you think who is christ other than man himself ..Mankind is Christ physically demonstrated ( since youv'e made a religious statement ) ???

[@batissta44]

I have watched this video at least 100 times. its probably the most inspiring and passionate video on KZbin.

[@user-bp7vp9zm5u]

49:44名シーン

[@kc135tube]

I love the look on people's faces! You can tell they are all in love with him. :-)

[@pekocide1357]

kc135tube except the earth girl she got yeeted on.

[@storagebox1793]

@@pekocide1357 lool

[@Loriethalion]

In nine years from this video, we have a picture of a blac khole... amazing how time flies but science always finds a way to fly faster!

[@joeshmoe6908]

Bronwin Draney They emit heat.

[@bronwindraney5111]

@@joeshmoe6908 Heat is electromagnetic waves in the infrared wavelength. Light is also electromagnetic waves but in the wavelengths that our eyes can detect. If black holes have such a strong gravitational force, that even light can't escape, that means that infrared waves can't escape either.

[@jonsirulesx9929]

@Bronwin - You may not be able to see a black hole but matter spinning around a black hole in the accretion disk gets incredibly hot due to friction, and that creates radiation that can be observed. So while you may not be able to actually observe the black hole itself you will be able to observe where the black hole resides.

[@mahadm2351]

@@bronwindraney5111 Oh look, I find you here again in the depths of the comments, spilling out horrendous pseudo science. You don't have any substantial breakthrough ideas my friend, so please keep your subnormal, dimwitted opinions to yourself.

[@ipsizm9265]

He is such an lovely educator. He helped the first questioner regain her composure when she seemed to be blanking. Wonderful save.

[@johnferguson4089]

Brilliant, and a pure genius who is also very entertaining. A great person and very enlightening to listen to.

[@dmcarden]

Love watching this guy

[@psychotictactoe]

The man makes science look effortless!

[@Aditya-te7oo]

That was hell of a Q&A, and the last speech of him was really thought-provoking.

[@jays]

this comment is for viewers maybe 100 years from now; enjoy the pursuit of knowledge and cherish time with your family & friends. i'm 24 years old, and i'm trying my best to make life as full of laughter, love and curiosity as possible! i hope the future is cool, i would have loved to see it, hopefully it's something like my favorite movie interstellar :)

[@clintonmorgan5627]

I can tell there’s so many brilliant people in that audience. Most likely future inventors! Scientists, physicist etc

[@NicHeuwGuitar]

If all science teachers in the world has the same passion as Dr Tyson has, we'd be a type I civilization right now, and everyone would be driving flying cars as we speak

[@asm8048]

This pops up in my recommendations everyday now And I can't stop clicking on it

[@nadinecooper4449]

I am always have the potential for a marathon.....just takes watching one about this wonderful man☺️❤️🌞

[@calvintrainer1212]

Doc. Tyson's way of disccussion grows on me. The more I saw him talk , the more I like him

[@chaseofori-atta2225]

We are lucky to bear witness to a modern-day genius--Mr. Tyson is truly using the gifts God blessed him with--well done! 👏

[@HopDavid]

Tyson is a source of misinformation. Just about everything he says about Newton and Ghazali is wrong.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Amazing how many people couldn't begin without, "umm". Even the young lady bringing the questions forward had to include "umm" when reading the questions to Dr Tyson. This was so enlightening. I enjoyed this sooo much!!

[@shivamkushh5792]

It's my first time I must say listening this in 2020 still makes me rethink about stuff I learned year ago Science some time have many different definitions for a single equation every one can have their own perspective and all can be right about that.......

[@bboysil]

I truly believe this is one of the smartest man alive.

[@nissimlevy5476]

He's a good science popularizer, but he does not an anywhere near the list of the great minds of science.

[@bboysil]

@@nissimlevy5476 I gree now, I was oversold then because of his charisma :P

[@nissimlevy5476]

@@bboysil He is a TV and youtube personality. He is not a scientific researcher at all.

[@johndon3954]

It’s truly an amazing sight all Neil truly cares about is learning and then educating the world his findings in an extremely understandable and interesting way he is truly gonna be the difference in weither human life expands more in the intellectual aspect.

[@camoheeter]

Posted 2 years ago....i still fall asleep to this man...love his excitement and joy of knowledge

[@wernerkarl]

Would like to hear / see more of these sessions, love it !

[@suhaslakkundi6892]

Absolutely fabulous!!

[@Nipplator99999999999]

"The man who needs no introduction" after the 5 minute intro.

[@pianodna-james3147]

lol

[@ibrahimm.6803]

I have watched this over and over again, it never bores me. :)

[@KaritukiManuela-on5xu]

Just feels good to learn an finding out what's outside the box thankful for your help

[@cluman1]

Love listening to this guy. Keep it going, Neil.

[@goodwinman1]

can't agree more with Neil, he is the best

[@Afeat]

the old lady in blue dress and white pants just beside him is totally fascinated and in love with him, u can tell by the way she looks and sometimes smiles at him... such passion at her age, i just hope she lives well to this day...

[@imuurme]

never a boring moment with Dr. Tyson....

[@goodgame2010]

Brilliant and inspiring!

[@viniciuslourenzettiferreira]

I came just for the meme and then ended up hearing every brilliant word of this man, was amazing.

[@Kris_kole]

Great Open Q&A! I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

[@SB-du9if]

Thank you for putting us in the room with this great man We are indeed privileged

[@sdarms111]

Dr. Tyson is an incredibly interesting guy... love him... never thought I would say that about a scientist.

[@sankaii]

What he said at the end was very interesting, Our problem as human is that we rate out intelligent in such way that make us think that we are the smartest, but in fact our knowledge are very limited.

[@nicholasmcarthur9824]

Who absolutely adores Mr Tyson?

[@BLKGURL_GOLDMOUFMISSES]

Here 10 years later 2020❤️😊

[@pankakesnotstellar]

I really like his conversation, it's full of jokes and metaphors, all the while feeding you science knowledge and awareness as a spoon of baby food to a toddler.

[@everytimesthefirsttime]

He makes me wanna switch my major from applied physics to astrophysics

[@bronwindraney5111]

Elon Musk does applied physics. He invents, makes things, builds factories, creates jobs. All Tyson does is collect a salary for standing up and regurgitates theoretical cosmology. NONE of which is proved. Such as, believing that comets are dirty snowballs but when they did applied physics and sent spacecraft to comets, they found out that they were rocky bodies, except that they discharged plasma as they got near the Sun.

[@caru3257]

@@bronwindraney5111 , and Musk would be pushing a cartwheel without people like NDT.

[@mahadm2351]

@@bronwindraney5111 Looks like someone doesn't know the difference between an asteroid and a comet LOL. Do you honestly believe this is all the "director" of the Hayden Planetarium does, fool?

[@deepakwalvekar7547]

Love from India 🇮🇳 hope to meet you in person once in my lifetime. U are an inspiration. Thanks for your service to our planet 🌏

[@newsystem3667]

I'm halfway through and this is so awesome!

[@lzrdkng]

i love this man. Neil de Grasse Tyson, you're my hero

[@alexalcan]

I saw Neil in another video with Richard Dawkins proposing the idea that any life form that is a mere 2% more evolved than us would leave us as incapable of understanding their technology and advencements as chimps incapable of having a profound conversation with us. Kinda fringhtening, and exciting at the same time.

[@subhadravm9973]

I came to this video after watching that one. Mind boggling...

[@JBizzleWillDoIt]

I think A.I. will solve many cures and problems humans have and will be our foothold in evolution.

[@geraldstahlman7036]

Inching our way towards the metric system!!!!! I love you Neil!

[@AP-er9tn]

LIke my 3rd or 4th time watching this ...come back ev few years always enjoy listening to this brilliant mind