The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer.
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[@Chemson1989]

"They say every atom in our bodies was once part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving... maybe I'm going home. " Gattaca

[@Ureyeuh]

+Chem Hung That is the most beautiful thing I have ever read.

[@oliverryddan1025]

im going to have that written on my tombstone

[@LukeCageforhire]

Chem Åström that movie is definitely one of my favs

[@jorgenholt]

"Just for reference... Right-handed men don't hold it with their left." Gattaca Just beautiful.

[@is-be6725]

jorgenholt, I am ambidextrous.

[@silence7047]

Whenever I feel lonely this fact gives me a sense of relief, because knowing that the universe is me and I am the universe means that I am connected with every other human and live form on this planet, therefore I am never really lonely, just by myself.

[@mafasaalmafasa4734]

Silence We are the universe understanding itself, is an amazing fact.

[@TheGamingGrandmother]

+Mafasa Almafasa Wow... If you think about it that way, it's incredible. This video has made me humble to the universe, and gave me courage to explore it.

[@joesoap81]

***** Beautiful way to word it.

[@julianofsatown]

+Silence Watch gigabytes of Andromeda.

[@jim191185]

+Silence I see where you're coming from, but this makes me feel utterly insignificant due to the sheer vastness of the universe. We are less than a grain of sand in an ocean.

[@pdoylemi]

The existence of Neil DeGrasse Tyson makes the loss of Carl Sagan much less painful...

[@3m0k1d4evr]

+Tyler f. :)

[@pdoylemi]

Russell Mitchem Yes, it is a rare ability to be able to describe such deep subjects so poetically, and clearly enough to allow even lay people to catch a glimmer of what the experts understand - to grasp the basics at least. And to be able to do so with complete honesty, even when the subject treads on some people's cherished beliefs without sounding confrontational is a feat. It almost makes me think that, like "journalist", "science communicator" ought to be a college major somewhere. A major combining a broad understanding of science with philosophy, and creative literature. I have heard detractors ask about what major research Tyson has done, as if that is all that matters. One Tyson has the potential to create a dozen Hawkings, or Krauss's, in his career.

[@TheBasplay]

+Pat Doyle carl sagan :'(

[@Xerox-ty7bf]

+Pat Doyle No...it makes it go on...from one mind to another...to another...to...it never stops... :-)

[@anthonyparson3443]

+Tyler f. your words are fucking beautiful

[@TieDef]

Of course, they say every atom in our bodies was once part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving... maybe I'm going home.

[@NerfBlackbeard]

TieDef Sold.

[@kwgibb8977]

That was amazing.

[@hebn.]

Fucking gattaca

[@daivikj7051]

Technically the hydrogen in our body is from the big bang directly but the other atoms are from the stars

[@darlingz0138]

Woow

[@azsxdcfvgbhnjmhn]

I am so alone, i dont know anyone else in person who knows this stuff and every time i try to tell someone they look at me with a confused look in their face, then i go back home and look at the night sky wondering if i will ever find another person who sees the world the way i do

[@whanaublood]

+azsxdcfvgbhnjmhn You're not alone my friend. The numbers are growing fast, really fast.

[@ArminVanBuuren4ever]

where are you from

[@ArminVanBuuren4ever]

we can be friends :)

[@Patriotsfan123321]

KZbin, the Joe Rogan Expierence podcast, you will not be dissapointed, you will find there are in fact many people who think as deep as you do, we're out there believe me.

[@azsxdcfvgbhnjmhn]

Romario Thartori from perth in west australia, science isnt a big thing here from what ive seen

[@my1stytchannel]

But more importantly... The universe is in us... How does that not resonate with everyone... That is literally the most beautiful piece of knowledge we can know at this time

[@ibetternotseeyousimp556]

K Parks apparently none of that matters in today's society because it's mainly about Race, Social Class and Religion.

[@Fuar11]

K Parks Precisely.

[@AhmadEdinHodzic]

And people still fight over nations,religion,race,gender,money,intelligence and power.

[@aaronareese1997]

"Thé idiocy of man is not that we can't fix the planet, but we waste too much time fighting over labels in order to find our place in the world." by me

[@AhmadEdinHodzic]

Aaron Reese Did i mention planet in my comment ?

[@aaronareese1997]

+Edin Hodzic no. İ was just saying that humans need to stop fighting over labels and differences, and embrace unity, science, progression, and reason.

[@AhmadEdinHodzic]

Embrace my statement if your so care for it . Beauty lies in forgiveness and acceptance of death.

[@TheBMP09viperproduct]

Thats human beings they are instable ... Like the universe itself. That is remarkable to me. Humans often dont even love themselves but they fight so feriously for their pride and their ego, as if they are not aware of their actions ... as if they were just another unconscious part in the universe doing their job ... following the grand scheme of the universe.

[@ambercolored3090]

guys this just relieved my episode of depression a little

[@MrRedneckman100]

ghostly daisy same. I know that feeling all too well.

[@jeremiah11111111]

Oh geez.. More girls with depression, ugh. Can't wait until this phase of drama-culture is over, my god. It's called life, get over yourselves. Seriously

[@MrRedneckman100]

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[@shookalah5356]

Russia!

[@MrRedneckman100]

b33333p00000000 yes. Russia. ( да России)

[@MaxSchlick]

This is long overdue, but I want to take the time to thank everyone who has ever shared, watched, respectfully commented on, or liked this video. The overwhelming response I received from you all was far more than I had hoped for or could have even imagined. I made this video for fun because I am passionate about science & nature which naturally led me to Neil deGrasse Tyson. I am proud to have made Neil's most popular video on the web, and will continue promoting the wonder of life and our understanding of our place in the the cosmos. I have received more heartwarming messages in my inbox than I could ever read, which makes me incredibly happy but also sorry that I can't respond to all of you. I also want to extend my thanks to Sony Music Entertainment for deciding to unblock this video. I am truly happy to be able to continue sharing Neil's powerful answer with you. Again, thank you all for the support. Cheers!

[@user-t8gxkfin7n]

I thought this video was gone forever. Glad that it's back up!

[@MrRedneckman100]

Max Schlickenmeyer thank you for this video. it has changed my life. It got me out from under my rock to see how truly amazing the earth is , and how great her people are. I feel more connected than I ever have in my life. if it wasn't for this video I wouldn't have seen the beauty in the world, others and myself. It makes me strive to the best i can ve evert day. Thanks for unblocking it too, keep these wicked awesome videos coming!

[@MaxSchlick]

Wow, thanks Dan! I'm so happy the vid has had such a positive impact. 2 years ago I finally got a full time job doing what I love -making educational media. In that time I've learned so much and I hope that shines through on my future releases for you all. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@benclaridge97]

Seriously i can't thank you enough for this video! I have watched this thousands of times and it has got me through my A-levels and my degree in physics! When times get hard and I'm struggling with the work load i just listen to this to lift my spirits and push on! Thank you!!!

[@Cristoast]

Thank you so much for this work of art, it is amazingly inspirational whether you love science or not because it is so true, paired with the images and music its simply perfect

[@SimonCeztv]

Imagine the world we could live in if everyone shared this mentality.

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

What a world that would be :)

[@SimonCeztv]

***** John Lennon is a legend

[@SimonCeztv]

TheIcelandicPatriot its going to happen.

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

S1mmonns Just not in our lifetime i'm afraid.

[@thehaker122]

Only in our dreams...

[@RyanRichardsToby]

Speaking as an atheist, this is my definition of spirituality.

[@MegaLaxMax]

You should probably look into more religions since quite a few non-monotheistic religions already take on this philosophy.

[@jepubepu9570]

+MegaLaxMax pls give an example or link

[@Kirurug]

Why? Why does he need a believe system, that most of the time is full of idiocitys to feel something beyond his body ?

[@jeremiah11111111]

+Kirurug stole the words right from my mouth. 👍

[@Kirurug]

You can call it whatever u want religion is religion

[@HarDiMonPetit]

Be humble - you're made of dust. Be proud - you're made of stars. Hubert Reeves (not 100% sure)

[@grapy83]

Waaoooww. What a perspective.

[@TheReaper569]

Mud superior!

[@ibperson7765]

Be - you’re made

[@sultanhanga]

what part of our body is made of mud

[@munish267]

Be proud - you are made of stars...just like everything else

[@burningbananas1687]

I used to be a christian because i was expected to be by everybody around me and society itself..... i thought i believed in God and had a spiritual connection with Him. But, now that ive found science, free thought and critical thinking i look back now and can say with a smug attitude that I feel more spiritual, in a metaphorical sense of course, than I ever have before in my life.. - i want to watch this before I die. it's so sad yet so enlightening at the same time

[@sockmaster2718]

Testify!

[@juboi24]

the odds that we are here by accident is almost impossible. from stardust we came and to star dust we shall return.

[@mafasaalmafasa4734]

Welcome to reality, it is beautiful isn't it?

[@burningbananas1687]

J Ev why do you have be be here for a reason? The odds actually provide the fact we are here by accident just by the simple fact over 99% of the universe is unlivable lol!! Even if there are more earth like planets, the vacuum of space makes up the largest portion of the 99%

[@TheStewieOne]

Welcome to the Club. We are all now free thinkers.

[@doodelay]

I was once a Christian youth leader, but once I compared the scientific explanations of how we got here to the bible story of Adam and Even, it was only a matter of months before I abandoned the concept of faith altogether. Science just makes way more sense.

[@copymizer]

why do you even compare made up fantasy stores with real scientific evidence in first hand? i'm baffled by this, it's not how you interpret the book :)

[@eternalnate]

Until classical physics is no longer sufficient to explain the world around us or the universe at large. Then you will have to question your faith in science. There is more, far more, than the explanations provided by contemporary scientists lauded as gods, such as Tyson. Most of astrophysics is speculation. No one can prove the Big Bang, no one can prove stars are being born anymore. We are just making guesses based on observations.

[@doodelay]

eternalnate Whenever you see a star that is a different color than another it is because they are in different stages of their respective life cycles. We've seen stars forming, stars in the middle, and stars that have died. Our star is in the middle of its life cycle, it is considered yellow now but as it loses it's mass it's outer gaseous layers will escape further into space making it appear larger. Eventually it will deplete its fuel reserves, blast out its gaseous layers and explode. I would like to point out that assumptions based on observation is much more reliable than assumptions based on anything else. All intelligent men and women realize that assumptions are not a dirty word as long as they can be falsified, verified, and subject to change. And star formation matches those criteria quite flawlessly.

[@doodelay]

julian hernandez yes, that's true. What made you bring that up?

[@AdverseInfluence]

You dun goofed

[@billyjack4131]

" People don't think the Universe be like it is, but it do." -Black Science Man

[@angelorn3550]

Racist....................

[@Blyter7]

+Mon Cabacungan nothing wrong with being a racist on the internet. When you are one in real life you have no protection.

[@bjorn5209]

+Mon Cabacungan Its a meme. Look it up.

[@billyjack4131]

It's just a fucking meme... I ain't no racist, I own a colour t.v!

[@liquidsnake1959]

+billy jack I own a color tv 😂😂 hahaha

[@darq6580]

This is actually a life-changing mentality. It really teaches you to enjoy and live YOUR life to the fullest.

[@huemungy3212]

Does anyone else think that maybe... just maybe science should and is becoming a part of our popular culture again? I honestly don't understand how it ever wasn't. Science not only searches for the answers to our deepest questions, but is our way of exploring, as scientists are our explorers. How can we not realize that science NEEDS to be a part of our culture, part of the framework of our society. Please do your bit and embrace science as a part of our culture, and like the atoms formed in the depths of ancient stars, is a part of us.

[@after_midnight9592]

Kuaminifu Mwenzi Showbiz sluts and dumb sport players are worth more than scientist, that's what's wrong with the world.

[@David_F97]

I try to embrace the beauty of science to people, but they are either too stubborn to listen, or just don't care.

[@themplar]

Kuaminifu Mwenzi In a way yes. Look at how Dawkins, Degrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss are welcomed on stages today. people pay good money to se them now. In a way they have become the new stars.

[@DreableNeebal10]

Kuaminifu Mwenzi I had to write a poem on a subject. So, I chose 'Ignorance'. The poem went something like this: "Ignorance Ignorance is a comfortable bed, It’s inviting and easy to accept, It’s appealingly simple, And it is the ultimate relaxing seclusion from the world, But, cognizance is the arduous paper of responsibility lying on your desk awaiting to be completed for class tomorrow."

[@Alexis59725]

I am in total agreement

[@unit-0-]

He's almost there, but he didn't quite make it. The most astounding fact in the universe beyond the fact that anything exists at all, is that it has arranged itself to become self aware. We observe the universe and its wonders; chances are there are billions of other creatures beyond earth that are able to appreciate the universe as well. That to me is the most astounding fact.

[@jonathanbriand3446]

If we could see the univers AND the energy moving in (from outside - far enough) it may look like brain cells connected to each others, and this pattern repeat in our own body and also the body we live on (Earth). I dont know if he is old enough but this universe may also be self-aware of himself. We say our possibility to think can act on things around us. So I can barely imagine what this universe can produce in term of reaction when he think or dreams like we do. Some may say the universe is god if you follow my perception, well I dont think so, it may be closer to be the reflection of god when we look at it with our own eyes and the way they works. (all this being a simple theory, I dont want to sound like I talk facts, its a feeling)

[@andrew7173]

Right on, Michael and Jonathon. Astounding - both in the realms of the infinite and sub-atomic. It's not possible for my little brain to comprehend, but I take solace in knowing.....that as this message is posted you and I are mysteriously a part of it all......

[@CronosXIIII]

The universe found a way to know itself Or should I say, ourself.

[@rayklish538]

Michael Burkett Everyone has their own idea of what their 'most astounding fact' is. :) For me, it's hard to say what's the most astounding fact, because every single thing -- not even every living being, every single thing that exists (at least within our perception/observation) even the unknown -- the scale of things, the amount, wrath, and beauty of things, how far we think we've come with technology and as a race, but we truly and hardly know anything -- we don't even know what the Milky Way looks like because we're on the inside looking out. Man, I'm all over the place! Lol. I just want to know more! "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." That quote holds such truth.

[@unit-0-]

Ray Klish I understand that it is somewhat subjective, however in some ways it is measurable to the extent that tracing atoms to the beginnings is less impressive and more arithmetic versus the idea that anything even exists at all; or the fact that atoms have arranged themselves in a manner that have eventually evolved to our consciousness. Yes, there may be other great ideas, nonetheless I don't think his astounding fact is as impressive as so many others that could be mentioned.

[@TheLordAncient]

I always start crying at the part of "perhaps more important, than both of those facts is, that the Universe is in us..."

[@arielcheramie4842]

me too!

[@The_Reality_Filter]

+TheLordAncient crying with laughter right?

[@TheLordAncient]

DevonThing Yeah, because I realize how my everyday problems are so irrelevant and small, that it all just seems ridicilous

[@koreankid113]

+TheLordAncient Pretty humbling video, isn't it? :)

[@noahmontgomery6948]

+koreankid113 you guys should look up carl sagans pale blue dot it will astound you along with this message if you kind of combine these 2 messages then it will astoud you

[@Shiny0285]

Carl’s got “The Pale Blue Dot” Neil’s got “The Most Astounding Fact”

[@hughcornish3089]

Who else wants the script of this printed out and framed up in their bedroom. Just internalising the knowledge at hard times could bring happiness. I have never been so inspired in my life and I will forever live by the words he spoke on this video

[@claudiaholland6492]

i did that it’s hanging on my mirror and it’s literally the best thing in my life

[@gregl3949]

@@claudiaholland6492 How did you do it?

[@matthewkevinobispo6582]

Yes

[@matthewkevinobispo6582]

Me too

[@MelliaBoomBot]

@@gregl3949 The most astounding fact is the knowledge that the atoms that comprise life on Earth, the atoms that make up the human body, are traceable to the crucibles that cooked light elements into heavy elements in their core under extreme temperatures and pressures. These stars, the high mass ones among them, went unstable in their later years. They collapsed and then exploded, scattering their enriched guts across the galaxy. Guts made of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and all the fundamental ingredients of life itself. These ingredients become part of gas clouds that condense, collapse, form the next generation of solar systems, stars with orbiting planets. And those planets now have the ingredients for life itself. So that when I look up at the night sky and I know that yes, we are part of this universe, we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts is that the universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact, I look up-many people feel small because they’re small and the universe is big-but I feel big, because my atoms came from those stars. There’s a level of connectivity. That’s really what you want in life, you want to feel connected, you want to feel relevant, you want to feel like you’re a participant in the goings-on of activities and events around you. That’s precisely what we are, just by being alive.

[@R4Y2k]

The best invested 3:33 minutes of my entire life.

[@harmleyten4]

MCP/ChronicBuzz wow really? your life must suck

[@fr3shprince240]

MCP/ChronicBuzz ikr !!

[@aayushenticer]

true ..........i like these intellecual talks at same time so emotionality refelcting reality and truth ....... while other people most of them are busy grapping nonsense....

[@jamalharrison4695]

Harm Leyten No. Your life must suck. I feel bad for you, honest. It must be hard having a brain that can't truly process things like this.

[@davidsirmons]

3 3 3.....odd coincidence, is it not? :)

[@JagWarGaming]

One of the most powerful videos on youtube. 10 million views just isnt enough. Every human with internet access should watch this video.

[@jepubepu9570]

they would rather watch fake pranks and musically vines

[@EduardoHernandez-ey6cf]

+Jepi JepJep True.

[@georgej3398]

Thats humans for you. It is seriously disgusting

[@monster501ful]

Amen

[@heartseeker3333]

and shit like music ly cancer

[@billyjack4131]

I remember listening to this back in March of 2012 in the morning while getting ready for work. Man, I had to take a moment to compose myself due to the overwhelming emotional feeling that came over me. I had a great day at work that day. I love you all

[@emilymagyar1794]

I remember back in 2016 when my chem teacher played it in class. I never felt so moved. I wish humanity would be able to come together and realize that we are so small in the grand scheme of things. And that’s a beautiful thing to know.. We should live and love well with the time that we have

[@gbeagle130]

Love you!

[@Rossilaz58]

This Is The Most Touching Video I Have Ever Watched 2018 Edit: Hello. I am back. One year later exactly. Never expected this to blow up. This video inspired me and now I am more interested in the universe then anything else. I love science and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who liked or replied to this. See you in a years time :) 2019 edit: Hey, I'm back. Still love science and still love this video. Always Remember you are something bigger than you think. If you think you are the best thing in the universe, You are better than that. If you thing you are the worst thing in the universe, you are not. You are the best thing. Never give up and remember that you are Amazing. You can do anything. You are the best thing that has ever happened in the history of the whole universe.

[@pinkluigienjoyer]

Same

[@cmeff0125]

Rossilaz58 yaaaaasssss

[@Luca-wk9bk]

Rossilaz58 ya...

[@diegodebrun9252]

Have you watched "The pale blue dot" ? Its quite touching as well!

[@jonathanreyes1078]

check out sam harris it is always now. moving stuff

[@rammiine]

Probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard and is exactly how I feel, something I tell creationists when they try to tell me the world, universe, and my life have no meaning without "God".

[@pmoney5654]

This video is a prime example as to why I will always appreciate the value and power of the internet. Without the World Wide Web, I would not have been able to experience such exquisite beauty and insight. Yes, there are bad aspects to the internet, I’m not naive enough to deny that. But I feel that the internet gives more than it takes. That level of connection Neil was talking about in the video can be felt by anyone with a mere WiFi signal or cellular connection. The internet will always be one of my favorite places to learn about our world and discover new ideas. I am given some sense of that connection because of the 1’s and 0’s that travel across oceans to reach me.

[@swblade6190]

pmoney 565 👏👏👏

[@Karan-ix8kh]

Well said

[@emanuelgracias8402]

I want what your smoking

[@ahmetemin1721]

What a great point of view. I feel the same way, we are living in a blessed period of time of humanity.

[@microcosmoscreeping8334]

Science as a whole provides us these insights. Based on facts and without preference for a certain truth, science follows the evidence. To know the universe is to know ourselves.

[@EdwardTMadrigal]

This is one of the most artistic interpretations I've ever heard about the universe. I listen to this whenever I hit a point of regret, and I remember that we're all here for a greater purpose, and I tear up as if Neil is a voice inside me telling me that things will be alright. So I followed my gut, and I'm pursuing my dream of becoming a great artist. ✨

[@AustinPrimeFx]

Wherever you are right now, i hope things worked out for you. It's been 5 years.❤

[@EdwardTMadrigal]

@@AustinPrimeFxthings haven’t been easy, but I still trust the process. Even with all the hardships I’ve been through after all these years I don’t regret being an artist. ✨

[@AustinPrimeFx]

@@EdwardTMadrigal I'm thrilled to hear from you and Im proud of you for not giving up on what you believe. Keep going 😊.

[@EdwardTMadrigal]

@@AustinPrimeFxalways my friend. Hope all is well in your little part of the world, and that you’re thriving. 🎞️

[@anyonesguess1569]

This man has inspired me....good lord I love space.

[@7timeless]

Likewise, its just a shame space doesnt like us :)

[@KazzoKiller3890]

+AtheistLobster Space has no preference to us, that's what makes it beautiful.

[@MissDistarr60]

You took the words right out of my mouth!

[@7timeless]

KazzoKiller3890 Except that its full of radiation and sub-zero temperatures, not to mention no oxygen and flying rocks everywhere. Id say thats somewhat hostilefrom a human perspective.

[@MissDistarr60]

AtheistLobster With all due respect, I would say that from where I stand here on earth, the view is most hostile. The things you mention as hostile up in space, haven't killed a soul for a very, very long time. Don't you ever marvel at the vastness of the universe? Or do you ever wonder what else is out there? Things we have yet to discover? "Curiosity is everything".....Neil deGrasse Tyson.

[@krigabr]

Every now and then... i get back here to reflect about the life itself. And to feel big again :)

[@krigabr]

Ashley Love I wish someday to find someone who have this mindset and be as beautiful as you are :) Regards from Brasil

[@TaxationIsTheft69420]

+krigolino You are always big. Regardless of how you may feel.

[@davidhernandez325]

Well hmm, that's interesting. I typically feel infintely small when I hear stuff like this.

[@omarabuaita3858]

+krigolino You should see deez nuts gadi?

[@MylittlePonyTop]

I love to do the same

[@Lowgn]

Doesn't it just blow your mind that we are here? Like legit fucking floating in infinity. I don't see why people ignore the fact we are a microscopic bug on a floating rock rotating around a star. It's so weird to me.

[@dawit1994]

+Logan Byrd I feel the same way!

[@plentifulsoul1242]

same!!! I always say that.I'm always wondering how the universe was created and how we are in it.people this days only care about dumb things: /

[@7timeless]

People only care about the mundane, the every day meaningless superficial stuff that they think is important. Its what makes them comfortable. They dont make time to think about these deeper underlying facts about our existence and look strangely at those who do. I pity them.

[@jaaxoon]

It's difficult for many to bare in mind this fact. But it's such a liberating thought for me so I'm glad others feel the same way!

[@spoonboy82]

#Im14andthisisdeep

[@jacobthompson2520]

don't be afraid to die. we are just helping make our home a better place. we contribute our bodies to the expansion of the universe, using our energy, and using our inner star to give back. we were given, and then we give. no matter what you do in life, you will give back eventually. i love all.

[@auto_math]

I don't want a prayer at my funeral, I want this!

[@kennethtan3824]

Great idea! This will be engraved in my tomb stone

[@kennethtan3824]

Great idea! This will be engraved in my tomb stone

[@PantsuMann]

Carl Sagan was Neil's example. Sad Sagan died when I was a kid, so I could not follow him like Neil did. But Neil Tyson is my example of a good man and he is everything Carl Sagan would be to me if he was still alive. Have a good evening! And do not fear the grand dark places of the world. Feel big, and strong, just like the massive stars that made our existence possible!

[@crowhorse]

Nicely put.

[@eilidhkwood]

I agree completely with what u have said. Saga is still my hero. But Tyson is my alive one. He truly is unique. What an amazing man.

[@chrissame]

“The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.” -Galileo Galilei.

[@SnowCatKroe]

He's not just an incredible physicist and astronomer, he is a poet. :')

[@cameosix7077]

Just like Sagan

[@OrangeGuy]

For all of you wondering, the song is called: To build a home.

[@reallyryan_]

I wasn't wondering I found it distracting.

[@denilson1389]

what are you doing here?

[@pandiiz7666]

im just chilling watching a vid for school when the fortnite leaker hacker just comments

[@denilson1389]

@@pandiiz7666 same

[@shivamjalotra7919]

This is the most astounding fact of this video.

[@AlexMcGinlay]

One of the most eloquent speeches about what makes us humans and our place within the cosmos.

[@Backdrifter88]

You have to be one ignorant, fearful, unhappy being to dislike this. This always makes me feel magnificent.

[@coolguyjames99]

Alexander Nequam ignorance is bliss

[@joshuaharvley318]

This video saved my life in 2015 . Im still here in 2021. Thank you

[@MrFurmos]

Hope you are still here in 2023. Happy to have you.

[@johne2363]

This was deep, Christians say us non believers don't or cant feel connected with the universe because we have lack of faith in a god. But Neil just summed it up perfectly, this is how I feel connected with the universe. Beautiful, as good as Sagan's Pale Blue Dot speech.

[@FalconStkr1]

Whenever I am having a rough day I always think about what he is saying in this and realize that I am a bigger part of everything then I think. Its beautiful.

[@samuelninsiima8580]

After watching this , am not scared of death anymore. If you look at it this way, we never really die, we were always here, and always will be!

[@marcom2092]

Sa5m M that's true but not having consciousness​ after we die seems scary since we humans cant understand "nothingness"

[@mr.bamboozle129]

I can

[@ThatOneGuy97210]

Marco M why spend a moment in time fearing something inescapable

[@marcom2092]

PennyWise #Duttgang because of our natural instict but it's not like I think about it 24/7

[@Fuar11]

Marco M if we can't understand nothingness then why dwell on the thought? GO LIVE YOUR LIFE!

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Them: "So you're an atheist." Me: "I am, yes." Them: "So you think when you die you're just going to rot? You don't think there's anything to look forward to after you die?" Me: "Let me tell you what's going to happen when I die, assuming my family follows the instructions I've left. What will happen is I will be cremated, and my ashes will be scattered into the waters off of Big Pine Key -- its one of the Florida Keys, one of my favorite places on Earth, in fact. My remains will thus become a part of the ocean. Some might be consumed by fish, or by worms, or by slugs. Other parts of it will dissolve and become part of the water itself. Some will drift down and join the sea-bottom muck. The point is, I'll basically become a part of the earth in a wider, greater way than I am right now." "And then, in about 5 billion years, the sun will expand. In so doing, it will cook the oceans into steam, and blast the atmosphere of the Earth into space. The Earth itself will follow shortly after that. Some of the Earth -- of which I am a part -- will be blasted into space, while the rest will become part of the mass of the now-expanded Sun. The parts of me that are sent into space will drift. Some will fall back into the Sun, or be captured by one of the planets on the edge of the solar system, but other parts will make it out." "My remains will become part of the universe in one of the most fundamental ways possible. And who knows. In billions of years, some atom that was once a part of me might end up being a part of some brand new life form that no human will ever know." "I don't know about you, but I think that's something to look forward to after I die."

[@bgjc7261]

Chef Jack Geeks Out I really liked what u wrote, and I also look forward to that. Ps. How long did it take you to write this 😂

[@alberteinsteinthejew]

Growing in numbers Growing in speed Can't fight the future Can't fight what I see People they come together People they fall apart No one can stop us now Cause we are all made of stars

[@Null8fuenf10]

+Michael McNamara That's Einstein, isn't it?! ;)

[@jim191185]

+Michael McNamara Cheers, Moby.

[@Judicial78]

939 creationists are so lost in their own ego they missed how beautiful this message was.

[@o.jvanderbeek6594]

It's strange, because there are certain parallels between what NDT said and many religions like Christianity, Buddhism and even ancient Norse (and I'm sure many others). For example, when he says that our atoms came from the stars, and the universe is in us, is that not so very different from the Bible saying that we came from God and that God is within us? Another is that when we die, our atoms become part of the Earth, if we get eaten by an animal or a tree feeds off our nutrients then our atoms become part of it (Reincarnation). And after that, once earth dies when our Sun expands then our atoms will return to the stars, like the Bible says that when we die we go to heaven (Except in this situation everyone is welcome to come), and we may become a part of stars anew. My favorite parallel however is that the proposed end of the universe is said to occur when a mass of black holes destroy all stars in the universe. Our atoms will be in these stars, and so it's kind of like the ancient Norse Ragnarok, where the dead heroes in Valhalla fight in a battle that brings about the end of the world (or in this case, universe). I am not supporting the plausibility of creationism, but I am merely voicing that maybe the two points of view are not too different as we think :)

[@murrayfeck]

***** Who's close minded here? OJVdB's point is a good one. It is possible that religious stories are mythologies created to explain the universe in a symbolic sense as opposed to one of a more literal fashion. He/She/It is not saying that "God is Great", rather that the stories put forth by the religious might in fact be telling the same tale as science, albiet in a more poetic manner that is easier for those not able or willing to acquire a complete scientific education. If a philosopher looks at the night sky and says, "I am small and yet I am part of this greater thing, this cosmos..." and that this thought in time is incorporated into some structure of faith based teachings, that sense of inter-connectivity and acknowledgement of the complexity of the universe is no less true [social commentary]even if it is used by a corrupt "religious" system to gain control over a population and restrict their thought and behavior in order to drive their productivity to pad the pockets of those who control production and supply.[/social commentary]

[@uirehiughierug]

O.J van der beek And why we came from an anus of a Elephant ? It's sound as stupid as Adam and Eve

[@AwesomeRobot15]

I think he should have said "A tomato is not actually a vegetable."

[@krystoph4420]

What's a cucumber

[@benl8962]

Simon Cowell its basically what water would look like if it were a vegetable

[@patrickclark6673]

not a vegetable it has seeds

[@aminalani2063]

Another profound fact about the universe

[@k3nfr0st39]

😂😂😂

[@a-10warthog51]

Born to late to explore the earth Born to early to explore the cosmos ;(

[@S3SSioN_Solaris]

but born just in time to prepare the Earth for when we do explore the cosmos :)

[@atlas-3541]

Born just in time to explore the internet

[@lloydchristmas4547]

I feel the same.

[@TheWAP5]

Born just in time to explore the Oceans though.

[@TryABaconSlice]

Born too late to die of preventable diseases, born too early to die from the effects of overpopulation ;) Matter of perspective

[@tmanmatt213]

The song is "To Build a Home" by the Cinematic Orchestra.

[@Jordan_waters89]

This video gives me so many feels

[@dusanmelentijevic2284]

You always mattered.

[@aminalani2063]

Ah I see what you did there

[@dusanmelentijevic2284]

Amin Alani 😁

[@Fuar11]

Oh you're funny you! 😁

[@DementorSlayer]

No

[@captainmal4336]

Well played good sir

[@Moon-Marie]

"My atoms came from those stars." That sentence alone does it for me.

[@LargeFarva]

I come watch this every now and again just to keep things in perspective. One of my fav videos on the internet.

[@christianvennemann9008]

How could 1,000 people (*or any person at all*) dislike such a beautiful, thought-provoking video? If you're a deeply religious person but don't like having your beliefs challenged, why did you even watch this video in the first place? What Neil deGrasse Tyson said in this video is far more moving than any homily I ever heard back when I was a Catholic.

[@dkmg]

exactly!!!

[@christianvennemann9008]

*****​ How exactly am I being a "pretentious cock"? I simply asked why religious people who don't want to have their beliefs challenged bother to watch videos they know will challenge their beliefs and then proceed to dislike the video. Sometimes they'll also leave comments about how they're so special that they happened to be born into the *ONE* religion that got it correct, *out of approximately 4,000*. They also claim they're so special that they happen to believe in the *RIGHT* god(s). I'm what you call an agnostic atheist. This means that because there is simply no tangible, scientific evidence for any of the *approximately 2,500 recorded gods throughout history*, atheists and I have absolutely no reason to believe in your god or anyone else's; however, we're humble enough to admit that we can't be absolutely certain about whether or not a god exists (this is the "agnostic" part). If you show me or any other atheist tangible, scientific evidence for the existence of your god or any of the other gods, we'll drop what we're doing and believe until we die. If you're a monotheist, you're an atheist, with respect to approximately 2,499 gods in which you fearlessly don't believe because your parents didn't teach you about them. Why, then, is it such a big deal when we atheists simply go one god further than you guys? Tell me again, who's being a pretentious cock?

[@Idontlikethis713]

+C. Venom you are not meant to understand.

[@christianvennemann9008]

*****​​ "You are not meant to understand." What the fuck does that even mean? Are you trying to say that you're better than me by telling me that you've achieved some "higher level of thinking" because your god decided that you were special enough to "understand"? If your god doesn't want me to go to hell, why doesn't he make the effort to help me "understand" scripture better so I'll believe in him again (I was raised Roman Catholic)? I guess your rebuttal is half-right: I will never try to "understand" by making up spooky, cryptic interpretations; for I am intellectually honest with myself and don't waste my life by basing it off a Bronze Age book written at a time when everyone thought Earth was flat, thought Earth was the center of the universe, and didn't know where the sun went at night. You're also right, in the sense that I may never understand why you guys don't see religion for the lie and scam that it is. Even individual Christians "understand" the Bible in different ways; for example, conservative Christians oftentimes cite Old Testament verses (and some New Testament verses) as justifications for their anti-gay stances and their view that women have nothing better to contribute to society other than pumping out several children and being stay-at-home mothers who basically live in the kitchen. On the other hand, liberal Christians cherry-pick the nice, happy verses from Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospel, and Jesus' message in the Sermon on the Mount (*Love everyone, no matter how different they may be from you*) as justifications for their acceptance of LGBT people and other oppressed minorities. If the Bible, Quran, and other holy books each claim to be the perfect, innerant word of God or whatever gods they claim to represent, why is it possible for two people of the *SAME RELIGION* to have *COMPLETELY DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS*???

[@bignuts8079]

+TwistedTransistor No my friend, you're not the one meant to understand what fucking logic is.

[@m1s011]

WE'RE ALL JUST STAR STUFF

[@wanderer4360]

char lev star poop

[@granted3357]

char lev WE ARE THE ALIENS AHHHH

[@christiansantillana2399]

Bro I just watched that cosmos episode yesterday!

[@sthamansinha977]

texasguy5001 we are not special LOL.

[@yulifitrilistyowati4053]

char lev

[@yankeedoodle1194]

"So when I look up at the night sky, and I know that yes we are apart of this universe, we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts is that the universe is in us." - NDT

[@IloveDAGAMEZ]

It saddens me that so many people are arguing about beliefs in the comments, please just think about the video and learn to accept the connection of humanity. Everyone should be able to have there own Ideas about our existence, being destructive and imposing on others really doesn't show that you even understand your belief, If you really toke some time to yourself you would understand and you would be able to accept the fact that we are really on this earth as one species, we should respect that and respect each other.

[@illuvatar27]

"Everyone should be able to have there own Ideas about our existence" Except that some of these ideas force certain actions onto people (not getting vaccinations for instance, or praying to get healed instead of seeing a doctor, or ISIS). These are real and negative consequences comming from some forms of religion (or ways of thinking).

[@cohan000]

I achieve a mindgasm every time I watch this.

[@jasperpaws24]

LOL....

[@Glidrz]

Did anyone else get emotional?

[@rafaellopes1703]

That's the effect of a good music choice

[@JOSHnNIX]

His words coupled with the music made it really emotional for me lol

[@StrideX21]

Glidrz yes what I find so astounding and in fact beautiful, is that based off what Neil just said shows we humans were capable of figuring out this astounding fact that we are all a part of what’s in the universe

[@cosmicwolf9228]

You did, I did, all the people who have a heart did

[@ayrtonsnsan7532]

To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra

[@andrewtran6669]

This makes me sad because everyday we argue about politics, especially in America. It's always this or that, up or down, whatever, regardless of alignment. I wish one day we stop fighting each other and have more of a desire to gain knowledge of our existence in this beautiful universe, and why our conciousness entered this tiny yet bold planet.

[@Sayoh]

If everyone understood a level of what Neil is talking about here, the world would be at peace. The illusion of separation is what's destroying us...everyone must realize that we are all ONE WITH THE UNIVERSE AND EACH OTHER!

[@WarJackalGaming]

I think everyone should stop arguing and go outside to stare up at the sky and just feel the words that Mr. Tyson said.

[@jsfreez1563]

I think that if everyone in the world did that this day and seriously considered what he said then the earth would be a new world

[@6StacksOnFeastEUW]

I'd live to do that but you cant see the real sky whne you're in the heart of city, thats why I sometimes take my car, drive into middle of nowhere and just sit on the hood and watch stars.

[@blaablaablaa148]

Ohh, how happy i am that we are here,that we are alive, that we have the opportunity to share this beauty and this world. We are here together and we are united. What a wonderfull thought to bring everything we need to know about life in one simple fact....we are Stardust! i am proud and i love you all...

[@Ureyeuh]

If this isn't shown in every single Earth Space Science classroom, I don't know what they're showing kids now. This is incredible. This is something you show on the very last day. The ultimate treat after all the Bill Nye videos.

[@whodatking26]

Anyone watching in 2024?

[@EarthNectar]

Yes, as relevant as ever! This is one of the most compelling reasons why no humans are better than any other

[@Lokionde]

I always come back to remind myself 💜

[@ArielLVT]

Of course! 😊 This speech is the reading at my wedding ceremony!

[@seanwang7603]

Whenever I feel lost I watch this

[@TNT-km2eg]

So what ? We all brothers and sisters ?!?

[@advaitsavant4886]

Pursuing pure science is the greatest thing one can do

[@ashton3458]

Yet these shills such as Neil Degrasse hold science back. They pollute the system with corruption and lies. They deceive people and focus on irrelevant facts. They cover the facts that we need to ensure our survival under the guise of "public safety". These people are the pawns of Nazi ideology.

[@sthamansinha977]

Ashton Lol what?

[@ashton3458]

They rip people off and distort the truth. End of story.

[@mike4ty4]

Well I think there are a lot of great things one can do. Science is great; but it also is very powerful, and if not done, executed and applied with wisdom, it can bring forth as much evil as it could also bring forth good. That is just how it is. Any real scientist should have that type of respect for it, terrible, quaking respect. This is because science is knowledge, or a means to knowledge, and knowledge of a very excellent kind; thus also of a kind imbued with great power, and from that comes great responsibility to use that knowledge well, and also to ensure that the knowledge is not gained before or without what is needed to handle it well being in place first, and gained only through ethical method. (And avoiding the Nazi camps is the barest _minimum_ ethical standard.)

[@mike4ty4]

@Ashton : Oh really. Could you tell me what _exactly_ you consider to be "corruption and lies" from them, and furthermore, exactly what _evidence_ you have of this malfeasance on their part, ideally evidence that should be good enough to be accepted at a court of law, because in a way you are alleging a crime (whether it really is or not, the situation is analogous enough to reasonably warrant a similar standard.)?

[@braianog7604]

Neil for president

[@alexcool7374]

indeed

[@sharkbait1228]

It would be a waste of his talents

[@tylersmart6354]

+Dave Bowman still better than Trump

[@themadcap1898]

+Tyler Smart I'm not excited about his existence either

[@trommelbiel]

Mainly criminals want that job. Not Neil.

[@Enzombie]

I can't stop watching videos of Neil DeGrasse Tyson help!!

[@Taghouly]

Max Power its like my 20th today

[@edenwest2268]

Diego Diaz congrats! You're no longer a teenager, but very much still a child :)

[@nebsounds]

I've watched 20 today 😂

[@ianfowler8743]

I'll help: dont stop watching his videos :D

[@ChristianMartinez-it6sj]

Max Power It's insane! I always thought he was just some tv guy when i heard about him.

[@konradr5163]

Free, just 3.5 mins long and better than a $200 hour of therapy

[@StudioAnnLe]

Such a profound video to end the week with.

[@anca-ricardairimescu1250]

Beautiful!!

[@camcam221133]

I love your videos Ann, i love that we share the love of this video in common.

[@MrJoystickid]

More thought provoking than any religious book and also more truthful. We are made from star stuff and that is a beautiful thing.

[@Yankees94]

You are making a silly category mistake when talking about God. You are invoking God as a competitive cause among many within a mechanistic system of natural and physical causes.

[@MrJoystickid]

David Viscuso No I'm saying god doesn't exist and the actual truth of what we know so far is far more beautiful than any bullshit people living in deserts 2000 years ago came up with. That's what I'm saying!

[@Yankees94]

The truth of what know (and gaining) of the natural world is beautiful and good, but why should all that truth and beauty exist at all? I believe Truth is One and all truth that we find is grounded in God (Who is the Sheer Act of Truth Itself).

[@MrJoystickid]

David Viscuso The problem is that our concept of god is derived from our lack of understanding of the natural world 2000 years ago. This is why god has human qualities, we have anthropomorphized nature so that we could have a concept or a reason for things that have happened naturally. The gods of all religions ever created and then discarded by humans have been anthropomorphized. We know nothing of anything beyond the known universe and that is the only true fact when discussing this topic! To claim otherwise would be to lie to others and ourselves. What do we know of the starting point 13.5 billion years ago? Very little is the answer and should we be so arrogant as to presume or claim that this inconceivably large universe was created so we could live on this tiny bit of habitable land on a spec of dust suspended in a sunbeam?? Should we fuck, we should be humbled by the fact that we even exist with the ability to think and consider our place in this wondrous place. The god of religion is bullshit created by scared primitive humans...FACT!

[@Yankees94]

No. The Monotheistic God in the Bible (I am who I am) was never believed to be a being on top of Mount Olympus or a god in the sky. (Jews were not Greeks). For the God I'm talking about is not a being or a deity but rather the Pure Act of Existence Itself. And by the way, I didn't mention the Big Bang. Big Bang has nothing to do with anything. There could be tons of universes for all I know. But it doesn't the change the fact that the world as we know it is contingent and that is a mystery. Why should the Laws of Physics exist at all? How can there be a novel without an Author? How can there be a painting without an Artist?

[@Kuzi19]

We are the universe. When you die, you might be gone, but not you... the stuff that makes up you will forever exist in different forms. You will always be here.

[@Extremefighters]

Now that is more beautiful than anything I can think of.

[@Egyszeruennemtudjuk]

What's more beautiful that the stuff that makes you up, after a thousand, million, or maybe billion years after you die, could potentially form another living being. So, according to science, reincarnation exists.

[@harrychernak3980]

Badass Titan Wow, I never thought of it like that, I guess there is some form of reincarnation here, but most people are buried in coffins were their atoms are trapped for a very long time.

[@Savageboi506]

Badass Titan Yep

[@Binko_Bonko]

Harry Chernak But when you think of it in the scale of the universe nothing is really "trapped" for a long time. If time runs indefinitely then everything will happen an uncountable amount of times before the "end". It's interesting to think about

[@wes4389]

"There's a level of connectivity. That's really what you want in life, you want to feel connected, you want to feel relevant", that is no doubt one of my favorite quotes this man has ever said.

[@coolgr33k]

"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." -Carl Sagan

[@opus0872]

Really can't wait to someday meet a girl whos just as captivated by the universe as me

[@lorddoinkus9912]

Right

[@nathanielgood2255]

That will be the best day ever. Good luck on that! I hope you find that person to cherish the wonderful aspects of our universe

[@lorddoinkus9912]

Yes I say the same to you I plan on taking a career in astrophysics and would one day like to meet someone who, as you said, will share an immense fascination with the laws that bound this universe and have the fascination to see just how beautiful it actually is. As people have said the stars at night are there and shine brightly yet we somehow just forget about them, as if they don't exist. Good day to

[@grimjowjaggerjak]

I'm 23 and i will go back to school in the field of astrophisics

[@93_joe]

juste kevin I'm 23 and I just went back to school for biochemistry. It's never too late to go back!

[@wswsah]

there is a poem in arabic , in one of its verses it says: و تحسب انك جرمٌ صغير و فيك انطوى العالم الأكبر. roughly translated: and you think that you are a small mass , and in you the whole world is combined.

[@andreastoica278]

What's the name of that poem? It sounds beautiful!

[@stardust4001]

all religions are man made

[@safashaikh2894]

M S P ! but it is not about a religion it is a Arabic poem.

[@bluemarvel5970]

Amaan Shaikh it may be in Arabic, but don't lie it clearly derives from religious belief.

[@HullsColby]

And who cares about what you say? It's completely irrelevant.

[@akarshrastogi3682]

2:35 the visual with the song brought tears to my eyes.

[@keybladesrus]

The first time I watched Cosmos with Carl Sagan and heard him explaining this, it was the closest I'd ever come to a "religious" experience. Never had I felt so connected to the universe. It was intense and nearly brought me to tears. Learning that for the first time just completely blew me away, and hearing Neil explain it like this brings back those feelings. We lost a truly great man in Carl Sagan, but with Neil deGrasse Tyson, I think we're in good hands.

[@amaranthinevoid8179]

This video is incredible, I have probably watched it a good 200 times of the last three years since it was first showed to me

[@Lowgn]

Same I watch it everyday lol

[@007NowOnline]

Same here. Its an "astounding" video.

[@DameunPutazo]

Maybe not 200... but i also come back often.

[@MattPalkaUEChoralConcerts]

Ditto. I watch this and always remind myself that I belong wherever I go.

[@johnbell8657]

that's 5.5 times a month

[@michaelcarney3650]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. The remnants of dead stars is not only what make of the universe but it's also what makes up all life including human life. We don't live in the universe we are the universe, Just as much as a planet or a star. This most astounding fact is why I was able to find my spirituality after years of meaningless existence. I truly feel like we are the eternal universe. We are all one. If everyone knew and truly believed that we are all literally one organism, We could have peace on earth. "The only reality for man is a human reality. And the vision of humanity will become clear only when man looks into himself. He who looks outside, dreams. He who looks inside, awakens." -Carl Jung- By looking up and out into the Universe we are looking into our own souls. If that doesn't make you feel... Something unexplainable, Then I don't know what could.

[@norajanssen2831]

This video has inspired me so much. I first saw this when I was 13 or 14 and it instantly hit me so hard. I watched it so many times after that, I had memorised the whole thing. I could revise the entire quote from memory without even actively having tried that. During this fase I watched Neil deGrasse Tyson's series and even read his book (that was quite difficult for a 14 year old with a different mother language) and wanted to become an astronomer. Sadly I had to give up on that because my math skills are far too poor, but I got into philosophy and fell in love. Now, at 18 I look back on this video and realise that what really got me from this video wasn't the science talk, but obviously the deeper meaning behind his words and the way he talks about life. In the end it was the philosophical message that inspired me so greatly. Thank you for this video! It actually had a big impact on my life I think :) I'll always have immense respect and admiration for those who pursue astronomy or astrophysics, you are heros.

[@rawdhaalbeshr8199]

your comment made me tear up a bit because I feel the same! I memorized the whole thing when I was 15, and English wasn't my first language. Now I am 21 and will get my physics degree soon because of his huge impact on me. it started when he hosted COSMOS . I fell in love and at that moment i decided to major in physics in the future. btw i still struggle in math so don't worry haha

[@Locker146]

2:34 where the rocket is taking off into the sky gets me. It just shows how curious we humans are to explore and find out about our surroundings, no matter what measures we need to take.

[@Mariederoses]

I'm so emotional. This makes me feel so much love and peace knowing I came from Stars. I can't explain it, but my home is there.

[@jamesking2439]

OK, just make sure not to go home.

[@jaysan3004]

James King 😂😂😂

[@AayamS]

the sad thing is that when i told my science teacher to play this in the class, 10 graders didnt even understand the basic concepts shown, let alone the deepness, the awe and moving part of the video.

[@rkrzyzanski1]

I just watched my best friend's dad die in hospice today. This is what I sent him. ❤️

[@JeoshuaCollins]

Holy fuck... I need a moment. I've seen this so many times and it brings tears to my eyes, every single time.

[@Zexion352]

We watched this in my English Class and I was crying

[@Ultra80s]

For me, it was my 1984 English teach: Mr. Collins. He always put on Segan & Looney Toons and ask us to compose what we've just seen. He made writing fun. When he passed away, I flew across country to attend his funeral. Great man. I missed him dearly.

[@Zexion352]

My English teacher's name is Mr. Collins, did you go to CK?

[@Ekstian011]

Zexion352 if both ultra80s and you had the same english teacher. Then, I just witnessed a rare moment here. haha cool :D

[@sanandreas2500]

If you dislike this video because of your religion then to me that makes no sense. As you must realize that being religious and having a cosmic perspective should go hand in hand, does it not? All Neil deGrasse Tyson did was broaden your view about the Universe and your connection to it and how we're all one in the same. If it is God you believe in then by all means believe, but don't take away from the important message in this video for it gives us answers about our Universe and how we are one with it. Stay curious my fellow JEDIS. :D

[@dungeongobboking]

Being a christian myself, I see this video as further 'proof' of God. 'God made man from the dust of the Earth' (paraphrase) could be an indirect way of saying that man was created from stars, the origination of Earth would be from a star(s) and if man came from the Earth, his 'core' origination, if you will, would be from a star(s).

[@elwingy]

In the entire history of mankind, when people could not understand something they called upon their God to fill the void of knowledge in order to make sense of things. 20, even 10 years ago, mankind invoked God as an explanation to things they did not understand, yet now, through science's evolution we have answer to those questions. Not just hypotheses, we have answers with proof. Just because we still dont understand things 100% that doesnt mean God made them and it certainly doesnt constitute "proof of God" that is just pure nonsense and is actually ironic as to the very definition of the word "proof". It just means that we still have to further evolve our science to explain things. That is a process that will never stop, new questions will be raised, new answers will be found. If people did not try to explain how things happen, we would still believe that rain and thunder and storms happen because almighty godlike creatures are angry with us.... that was "proof of God" for mankind back then... and now we all know how ridiculous it is...

[@dungeongobboking]

Your closed mindedness astounds me.

[@Miimu5210]

He was saying you can attribute any advances made by humans to the glory of god, and it'd make sense for you.

[@eig1979]

Science doesn't deal in proof, it deals in evidence. Proven meaning beyond question. Nothing in science is proven. Its supported by evidence. It is true, that there is a lot more we need to learn. Just because nothing is proven, doesn't mean we can't know with any level of certainty. We're pretty certain of evolution. Lots of evidence for it. We're more certain about evolution, then we are about anything else. Its just not beyond scientific question.

[@chadmichael8021]

Dear Max, I listened to it the day it was released. I listen to, and watch this, every few weeks more than 10 years later. Thank you for this amazing creation.

[@TheRealHelvetica]

In this moment, I am euphoric. Not because of any phony god’s blessing. But because, I am enlightened by my intelligence. - Neil deGrasse Tyson

[@butternutsquashpie]

you two are both idiots: knowyourmeme.com/memes/in-this-moment-i-am-euphoric

[@TheRealHelvetica]

**Tips Fedora*

[@sassychimpanzee7431]

Neither Neil nor Carl said that. And Neil isn't even an atheist. He's agnostic.

[@TheRealHelvetica]

butternutsquashpie _"Just to be clear, I’m not a professional ‘quote maker’. I’m just an atheist who greatly values his intelligence and scientific fact over any silly fiction book written 3,500 years ago."_ -Richard Dawkins.

[@Anonymous-rs9vn]

Wow❤️❤️❤️ 1:15 is is the best part the most beautiful and true words ever that I have heard of in my life👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeimanolmelchor]

Swarnali Biswas I'm glad u did

[@chapzer6686]

We are not big. We are but a small part of a spec suspended in a light beam. Science isnt an amazing thing where we all learn that people are amazing.. no its a cold realizations that we are nothing and will eventually die leaving no trace of our exhistance when the universe ends.

[@jasonp3078]

Chapzer omg

[@Anonymous-rs9vn]

Chapzer maybe not because something or the other will goon happening. U never know! So don’t give up your hopes.

[@cartersanderson7329]

Chapzer science is a bunch of unproved statements.. you never know if the universe will end.. you never know if another one after ours will come from us. You can’t know, it comforts me knowing that if our universe came from a couple specs than why can another? It comforts me to think that after me there will always be something.

[@captsparks1]

What most of us have sought after with a sharp desperation, clinging to a deep hope, often turning to religion for and most often coming up short, Carl Sagan and Neil Degrasse Tyson have found without ever having to turn to religion. These two men are the greatest spirits among us in so many ways. My hat is off...

[@owenkeenan1061]

My physics teacher played this video on the first day of our physics 1 class. Just last week we had our last set of notes in physics 2 and he played this again for the class and it was a powerful video being able to look back on all the physics I learned and high school in general

[@andyfoster8011]

This video is what got me interested in science in the first place.

[@walterwhite7554]

Yes, from a spiritual point of view, we are all ONE as part of the Universe. What astounds me though is that beyond these little combinations of atoms, are the complex things that can develop from them to do more than the atom can on its own, and have created us feeble beings, that have evolved the power to think abstract thoughts and to imagine concepts beyond the bounds of Reality itself.

[@andyfoster8011]

It was a long process, it's amazing what can be accomplished in time, Rome wasn't built in a day.

[@chaoticnachos380]

Andrew Foster alot was thoegh

[@Eddddddddddyz]

Andrew Foster and it's terrifying that people will kill each other in an instant over some pointless reason. all that those billions of years of evolution. gone in a flash.

[@andyfoster8011]

Pffft what evolution? God created us the 2nd day remember? I can't believe ppl actually believe in that genie bullshit 

[@RobTalksBeer]

We are all aliens, children of the cosmos, destined to be great. We just have to believe in ourselves.

[@CurlineChild]

Beautifully said.

[@shrap8]

and each other. :P

[@SolarHeavy]

I absolutely love space, the galaxy, all of the things and mysteries it holds, and it seriously influences my music, this was amazing to watch

[@0011usagi]

lol! i luv galaxy too^^ did u no ther are over bilions of galaxy in the wrold? or galaxy is jut a tiny stop in the universe

[@nashs.4206]

"there are billions of galaxies in the world". "World" is too small to contain one galaxy let alone billions. It's a bit like saying "did you know that Jupiter is the biggest planet on earth?"

[@animefreak134XD]

around 7 years ago I took a college class on theology and religion. During one of those class sessions my professor showed us this video. I still remember sitting in that dark room, hair standing up on end as the emotions swirled through me. I knew after that class that I needed to find this video and make sure I could watch it again whenever I needed to. Thank you for reminding me time and time again that the universe is beautiful and all I need to do to remind myself of that is to look a little closer.

[@deandrestewart5121]

The most beautiful video ever.

[@canadiansniper9117]

^

[@sharkbait1228]

+Hercules what are you gay

[@SpaceFreak-ws5rn]

The universe is amazing, not only because it is the place that holds us, humans, and possibly millions of other intelligent lifeforms beyond our planetary system, but because of the shear knowledge that we can obtain from the universe. I imagine, millions, maybe even billions of years from now, assuming we don't kill ourselves in the process, we would have put all things aside, (racism, war, crime, etc...) and devote ourselves to science, and exploration, and seeking for more knowledge of the universe we live in.

[@Jabbawok1965]

We need to put all things aside starting NOW...if we don't there won't be another few hundred years, never mind millions of years time for us - and the rest of life on this planet we travel on

[@raspberryeri]

Jabbawok1965 unfortunately a lot of people dont think ahead of their lifetime..

[@Jay0253]

I hope other species out there look up and wonder if there is anyone else out there besides them. One day, I hope we finally meet them. I think that's what we really need to move forward. Religion would most likely die if we met aliens.

[@wh24it8e]

The most astounding fact is.. KNAWLEDGE

[@cheesefilledpizza9602]

tai lopez ruins everything

[@hendrycaven]

+CheeseFilledPizza KNAWLEDGEEEEE

[@rosenti]

Wisdom is power.

[@comment305]

I had an ad before this video of Tai saying he was closing down his marketing program. Hopefully he won't come back

[@crangel2183]

The most astounding fact is fun to drive up here in the Hollywood Hills.

[@dylancarr8415]

Neil deGrasse Tyson once said "The Earth holds less importance to the Universe than a grain of sand does to a beach, if you think we are significant, you are wrong". I will always remember this.

[@GramOzLb]

While a grain of sand may not hold importance to the short time frame that is our perception, over thousands of years it will have made its difference.

[@TryABaconSlice]

@@GramOzLb Uhh, i disagree. More like a grain of sand may hold importance for a fraction of time, but over thousands of years it will have made no difference. If a grain of sand were to cease to exist. The beach would go on as if it never did.

[@GramOzLb]

@@TryABaconSlice If a grain of sand were to cease to exist it would be a scientific miracle. Im pretty confident that matter can not be created nor destroyed for a reason, the grain of sand may change forms but its essence is contingent upon the universe in my opinion, idk how id go about empirically measuring that yet lol

[@GramOzLb]

But I agree the beach would look the same to us. and it would be very difficult to weed out the consequences of one single grain relative to those around it and the the friction it imposes on the waves passing over it.