The Race to Long Distance Entanglement - Cosmic Queries

How do particles get entangled? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice, answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation, bad places to construct wormholes, and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter.
How do we entangle particles? How do we know they are entangled? We answer one of life's eternal questions: do you get more wet from running in the rain than walking? We break down the calculus minimization problem as well as why physics on Earth is the same as everywhere else.
Could dark energy be pressure from another dimension? We discuss potential options for studying black holes up close. Could we use Hawking Radiation to communicate what’s inside a black hole? Plus, what is Neil’s favorite discovery that has happened in his lifetime?
How would our relationship with time change once we start exploring and living on different planets? Where would be a bad place to open up a wormhole? What things from science fiction does Neil think will become a reality? Can rocky inner planets have rings like Saturn?
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00:00 - Introduction: Grab Bag
2:00 - How Do Particles Get Entangled?
6:40 - Who Gets Wetter? Running vs. Walking in the Rain
10:27 - Physics on Earth vs. The Cosmos
14:53 - Changing Dimensions
18:12 - Could We Use Hawking Radiation to Communicate What’s Inside a Black Hole?
21:18 - Neil’s Favorite Discovery in His Lifetime
27:17- What Happens Inside a Black Hole
28:21 - The Relationship to Time on Other Planets
31:50 - Bad Places to Put a Wormhole
36:01 - Books About Astrophysics
37:36 - Things From Science Fiction That Could Become Real
39:26 - Can Rocky Planets Have Rings?

[@StarTalk]

What's YOUR favorite cosmic discovery? 🪐

[@nunomaroco583]

Planets around another Star and Black -Holes....

[@Mikey.M.V.P.1]

Sun spots and the correlation to coronal mass ejections is very interesting stuff & The discovery of dark matter much love from the uk

[@Highlyskeptical]

Sagittarius A, our biggest hypothetical door to a white hole big bang in another universe so we can escape the heat death entropy of this one. Even if we can't get it to work in a 100 trillion years, it's like a mental "0" of a placeholder to deal with a current existential crisis.

[@davidwrong1933]

fav cosmic discovery came from this video where dr tyson revealed he measures in "oodles of information", lol. how many MB of data = 1 oodle?

[@jpdemer5]

Neutron stars are the coolest things out there - unlike black holes, they're physical objects that - in principle - you can see and study, and they're just about as weird. It would be especially wild to find one that's finally cooled off (and maybe spun down), so it's literally a big ball of neutrons that you could at least imagine studying up close (and living to write the paper.)

[@caseyann785]

I just got into an Astrophysics PhD Program! StarTalk helped inspire me to pursue astrophysics for undergrad, so I wanted to say thanks for making this science accessible to everyone :)

[@lemongavine]

Awesome. Congrats

[@wahn10]

Congratulations! That is so cool 😎

[@tylerbird9301]

thats the goal for me too! im doing my undergrad in astronomy right now

[@gtbkts]

Congratulations 🎉

[@tonib5899]

Really cool, hope up you do very well, aim for the stars,⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟 and you’ll always reach higher. Wishing your studies go well.

[@andypeiffer5]

They're back!! You two somehow pulled off a remote podcast seamlessly without missing the camaraderie that you get in person. But, to also now be in person again, makes it just that much more special!

[@Wymorn]

I love this format, very glad to see it back!

[@OzCaesar]

word.

[@Songoftiffany]

I wish I could see them in person . I have to see Neil at least once in person. When I was young he helped me realize that even though I wasn’t a physicist I could understand the universe .

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I could be wrong but I'm guessing these are "vault" episodes from past recording sessions.

[@OzCaesar]

@@EmpyreanLightASMR by the looks of Chuck's gut (sorry Chuck.. much love buddy!) I'm pretty sure it's a newly recorded episode.

[@joekenorer]

I love how Chuck has developed the ability to put Neil in philosophical check from time to time.

[@gtbkts]

Chuck's got a way of getting Neil to explain his answers more thoroughly (and clearly) as well, that I love so much and miss whenever he's not in an episode!

[@Nate-hw1nc]

And the boys are back!!! In person!!!!

[@joseimpact]

feels good man

[@jonathanvandagriff7515]

I know right! Finally! I wonder what took them so long?

[@lemongavine]

I thought it was a re-run, haha

[@thesteampunkmachine9077]

Their back!!!

[@mylovelycameraman3731]

no covid looking video lol

[@alswedgin9274]

"Take something you don't know and and explain it with something you know even less about, not a good idea". Simple yet brilliant.

[@nrxchito]

t’was one of my many “wow- pause and think about that for a moment” moments 😅💡

[@ittapupu7406]

​@@Dora-hi2nw🤡

[@zakkaryhoffman8503]

Having you guys back together in person just makes me love the show all over again, not that I ever stopped loving the show but you know what I'm trying to say lol 😂😂

[@Iammrspickley]

Yes...We know....and agree...😎

[@Danymok]

Cicero was a Roman senator, often considered the best statesman of Rome's history. He tried to keep the Roman Republic alive, and had some success for a while, but eventually he was proscribed by the soon to be first emperor of Rome, Octavian. Unrelated comment I know, but I found the talk about Cicero interesting and I recently watched a bunch of videos about the end of the Roman Republic which is why this was on my mind.

[@rossjudd6049]

Nonsense! Cicero is a guy that makes pizza down in the Village!

[@thesuncollective1475]

There is more than one Cicero? That's impossible 😂

[@christopher5958]

Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) infamously had Marcus Tullius Cicero proscribed. Not Octavius.

[@Danymok]

@@arizonacutlery547 I didn't say Rome died, I said the Roman Republic. This was around 40 BC, 5 centuries before the actual fall of the Western Roman Empire

[@Danymok]

@@christopher5958 Well my bad for specifying Octavian, but Cicero was proscribed by the second triumvirate as a whole, so Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus did; maybe Antony was "officially" the one who did but I am not sure, but it happened the same year Octavian was consul which is why I said he did.

[@dylankopff5062]

I used to wonder why Tyson needed a co host at all but now we love Chuck and need to see him too

[@jeffreyfahie1502]

Chuck should absolutely have a physics degree by now.

[@cestlavie4062]

He does in knowledge.

[@Michael-xe3dn]

Team Chuck!

[@TonkarzOfSolSystem]

Not until he can do the math (that’s the hard part).

[@supercrass]

Two of the best stars in the entire universe right here, together. Great seeing Lord Nice & Dr.Tyson doing their thing. ⭐⭐

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

I literally just started packing a bowl when Chuck said: "Someone is smokin' some good weed boy"! 😮

[@TheNaiveMonk]

I could listen to Neil all day

[@Mikaci_the_Grand_Duke]

There is one thing I hope AI development will solve as soon as possible. That is real-time translation to any language using the speaker's voice so I can show your videos to my daughters who don't speak English yet. It's not too early to teach children, especially if there is such an easy and fun way, just by watching your videos. You two would 100% awaken anyone's thirst for knowledge, no matter how old they are.

[@jasongarcia2140]

I think they have it I forgot which company and I don't know if it's a cheap program.

[@Mikaci_the_Grand_Duke]

@@jasongarcia2140 It should be free and integrated into KZbin for educational videos.

[@beau-urns]

I love how much chuck has learned I’ve the years. I guess hanging out with Neil and guests and chatting you are going to learn much more than the average person. I’d consider him enlightened tier now

[@shellsel]

True, he's more well informed about topics

[@djloera1]

Seems more organic, this format of interview. Forty five mins. zipped by in a blink of an eye!

[@dayanbalevski4446]

I am so happy that Niel also thinks that Gladiator is the greatest movie of all time, because that is what I always have been saying. I can watch it 100 times, and it makes me weep every time. Cicero is indeed the servant of General Maximus Decimus Meridius.

[@fullmatthew]

Same here! It's my favorite movie of all time. It warmed my heart to hear him give Gladiator a shout out.

[@nilesart7]

I remember leaving the theater thinking to myself that I just watched the greatest movie ever!

[@Cyril_P.]

Gladiator was the 1st DVD I bought with my own money after graduating basic training in 1999❤

[@ericreid8111]

All 4 dimensions of these two finally met up.

[@joseimpact]

😂😂😂😂😂 yes !!!!

[@rainie22rs]

Cicero the Conqueror. Love his question and Dr Tyson’s answer. “Fetch Me My Horse…”😂

[@danielteran8067]

When Chuck talks in Spanish he sound just like Antonio Banderas.

[@Famezonen]

We learn more on this channel than in college or university

[@fullmatthew]

You guys are cracking me up over here with "Cicero Artifan, Prefect of the Northern Territories" 😂😂😂

[@davidbordwell8346]

Cant recall how long ago it was but i stumbled across niel discussing stars on some talkshow. It changed my life instantly. I dont watch tv anymore, just find interesting topics and deep dive the rabbit holes. I used to read maybe 2-3books a year, now reading 50 plus. Man the stuff they didn't teach us in school. I went to schools in 1 of the best county's in the country. I feel like i have learned more from Dr Tyson than all my years in school.

[@Micronixinc]

Chuck was on fire doing his voices. I learned some things and laughed a lot. Can’t beat that,,,

[@Songoftiffany]

I loved science in school and was told that my math skills were not good enough to consider a career in the field . But thanks to Neil ( my absolute favorite educator on all things Space Science and then some ) I feel like I have pretty good grasp on our universe. I do feel like so many things I learned in school are being challenged by new technologies, findings and ideas . I would recommend to anyone who enjoys Star Talk as much as I do to read Mr. Tyson’s books. He narrates many of the audiobooks as well . 😊

[@warlockweirdotv]

Exploring the universe through conversations like this one is a vivid reminder of how much there is to learn and wonder about. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice have a unique ability to make complex scientific concepts both understandable and incredibly fascinating. Their banter and insightful dialogue bridge the gap between the known and the unknown, inviting us all to ponder the vast mysteries of the cosmos. This episode not only feeds our curiosity but also sparks a deeper appreciation for the beauty of scientific inquiry. It's a reminder that in the pursuit of understanding the universe, our imagination and questions are our most valuable tools.

[@NineAtoms1]

You are correct about Cicero being the servant of Maximus!

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Neil and Chuck for 2024

[@j72ashley]

Chuck can never stop manifesting our boy Armando. Keep it up

[@jimbeekhuizen423]

Hi from Las Vegas. I attended engineering school in the '70s. A professor of mine proved mathematically that, given a steady consistent level of rain falling and steady winds, or none at all, that it did not matter whether you walked or ran through the rain and that one would get equally wet either way. Don't ask me to do the proof. His calculus equations were above my pay grade. I didn't get it then either. However, if one stops on the journey through the rain, you will get wetter. Result? If it's wet and cold, I run. If it's a warm rain, I walk. If a tropical squall, stop and enjoy the fragrant aromas released by the rains. Thanks for the fun show.

[@tonib5899]

I thought directionality was a red herring, I always put it down to 2 things. The size of the droplets and the amount of rain released from the cloud.

[@astyanax905]

Prefect Ciciro, from the vast northern plains of Toronto!

[@TheSolXP]

29:31 As a Washington resident, let a local help you out, Chuck. It's pronounced Pew-wall-up, named after one of our many tribes that represent this wonderful state. Our state fair used to have a catchy phrase to build anticipation for the event: "Do the wallup in Puyallup".

[@michaelcatlett8979]

Heard this on the podcast yesterday and watching the two of you extol the exploits of Cicero I still enjoyed watching it again.

[@joseimpact]

im 25 and i watched the full and i mean full including the pastor at the end of the Rice University speech and it was an amazing speech. did shed a tear. was spot on about everything

[@joseimpact]

ahhh the classic in person cosmic queries!!! gotta love it man

[@SouthOfSanity79]

Greetings from Plymouth New Hampshire! Thank you for continuing to give all of us amazing knowledge and taking the time out of your day to do so. Stay safe out there.

[@michaelschwartz9485]

An episode of Lord Chuck just reading reading questions in his theatrical voice would be great!

[@x0riente]

Another stellar Q&A, great questions and great chemistry. ❤

[@hometown555]

I DONT LIKE how much I enjoyed this thanks guys for keeping the knowledge flowing:)

[@carrito1981]

This is one of the only Star Talk episodes I've heard repeatedly in a long time. Magic happened here.

[@dawnhansen7886]

Educational Entertainment to the MAX ❗️ I Love StarTalk ❤

[@atlehassum1492]

So cool to have you back together in the same room! Forgot to factor in wind when calculating rain accumulation. If it's sufficiently windy, the rain won't fall vertically, but at an angle, so that when you walk you'll accumulate more rain than if it would be no wind

[@marcovoyager]

I remember reading an article about the rain intake. In brief, of it rains lightly walking normally makes you take less rain than if running. In the case of an heavy rain, run boy!

[@fmb909]

I heard it’s exactly the same unless you run with the wind, in which case if the speed matches, you experience less..

[@SabethDrake]

True, but that wasn't the question

[@DVNKMVR]

Love the in person style

[@rockyewelljr9781]

finally no more video meetings lol really missed this format can't wait till you have more guests in your office like pre covid times

[@santelmomusic]

I love the way Chuck makes Neil laugh so hard. Reminds me on one of my friends that cracks out a joke all the time that is not that funny but you get used to the person 😂

[@ALook_at_my_picture_]

I didn't know that learning was this easy, funny and entertaining the way it is, but THX to this guy, i'm starting to like to learn for real, and it(learning) also seens very healthy for both body and mind too.

[@misssherrie-may1041]

First time watching. I really enjoyed this. I struggle to sleep. PTSD. This is perfect. It's enough to keep me entertained & learning. & It's enough to stop my brain

[@jack_3.5mm]

Finally together!

[@mt-qc2qh]

This is my favorite StarTalk session. I like the in-person interaction and the questions were quite thought provoking. Chuck's humor was more spot on than usual, probably because of the in person venue (or he just got a good night's sleep LOL!!) Thanks.

[@garyrooksby]

You two are always great fun. Thanks.

[@robertcarver4067]

One of the best shows. Thanks!

[@MrWillBison]

You two make a great team.

[@alexyoung6418]

Happy to see you guys physically occupying the same room, it's more fun for you guys, and it makes my monitor look more integral.

[@damaliirish6966]

This show is like brain candy!!! I’m so glad I’ve found it!!!! Next step. Order my new telescope 🔭

[@bryantfloyd7471]

The boys are back in town. Great to see both of them together again.

[@zachkane7378]

You 2 are great at getting each other laughing. Thanks again for all the knowledge.

[@jonathanchase830]

Yay! Great to see y’all approximate.

[@anthonyjohndemaria185]

Thanks for the great episode. One buck per thought here: 1) Angels are those who don't live by, as they would say "Classical" physics knowledge here on our planet. 2) A supermassive black hole is not infinitely dense, but infinitely voluminous (to an infinitesimally small volume).

[@zakkaryhoffman8503]

I would give up everything to be able to sit next to this man and learn this mans knowledge

[@coleb6474]

It’s great to see you guys together in person! Thank you for doing what you do!!!

[@ngnatural]

I'm so happy you guys are back in the same room again!! Love to see it. TAKE THAT COVID

[@samm552]

Luv you guys🫶🏿 Have you considered doing an Astronomy show in the Vegas Bubble. I think it would be awesome seeing the planets and stars fly by or supernovae as Neil explains them.

[@samm552]

I would also luv it if you guys created a separate channel where Neil plays Sci-fi games like Mass Effect and see the choices he would make. It would be a HIT. Or just a react channel where he watches Sci-fi playthroughs, tv shows or movies.

[@christiantrevor77]

Such a good one! Can't wait to have my question answered one day!

[@carlosmendoza8415]

It's the simultaneous "EXISTENCE" they both uttered at the same time for me. i love when minds can link up in such a way

[@vansdan.]

been watching for idk how long and i LOVE grab bag!!! or gumbo!

[@stanislavzec1694]

What an awesome episode! Had so much fun!!!! Thank you guys!

[@frankcastellanos]

I love listening to you guys.

[@userrnoise2777]

Hello !!!!! Been listening to all the star talk audio and will be a member soon

[@SoutherRebelDoUFunDu]

Chuck has learned a large amount of scientific language over time.

[@theojam2]

Yay. In person is so much more dynamic 😂

[@SamayaGhar]

back in the office again!!!!!!! LOVE IT

[@davidbordwell8346]

Chuck cracks me up. Great team here

[@kevinbecquet]

Hearing you read a section of your book I immediately wanted new episodes of cosmos, please make that happen

[@finaldrive6224]

Love the intro!

[@certaindeaf8315]

I love you guys. I'm always happy watching your videos. 👍

[@chrisstrakele1657]

Hey Neil and chuck love the content. Just an FYI you're friend and past guest Adam Savage did an experiment on how much more wet you get by running or walking in the rain. Keep up the great work.

[@thesuncollective1475]

The aspirin explainer was remarkable. Nice one Chuck!

[@GinenTawnik]

Many years ago, Mythbusters did an awesome test of running vs. walking in the rain - it turns out running actually made you wetter! Fascinating!

[@parthshah7649]

Wow great new production. Love to see it

[@yesman2473]

Gotta love this duo

[@Philosophy28369]

I love Neils laugh 😂 its contagious Thank you guys, great video!

[@painsaw845]

I love that they are back in Neils office. It's much more personal.

[@QVINZANT]

You all are awesome together 😂

[@joshuadavis3428]

This was really good.

[@BarHRanch]

This show is WAY better when y’all are in the same room.

[@michaeltarrant6011]

Neil degras Tyson, Mitchio Kaku and James Greer. My Trinity of Knowledge!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@michaelanukam3314]

You two are golden

[@PDXenvy]

44:44 is a W. A sign of positive transformation. 😌

[@LightDiodeNeal]

This show is my favourite discovery.. "Science - entertainment", with real facts and ideas, superb! We're so lucky to live just now, thanks for these. Neil and Chuck would be my 1st choice after-dinner-speakers.!! 🙂 x 10^6

[@TheNickoslicK]

Great to see Dr Tyson and the Lord back in person. Legacy Star talk I’m here for it ☺️

[@AdrianaVRodriguez06]

Love these guys 😊

[@carolwatkins8541]

Love Star talk ❤️🖖

[@seanc9022]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍾🥳great to see you both back

[@rogerf3622]

One of the best videos out there. Love this duo. But…wow, so many commercials makes it almost unwatchable. This is technical material and interruptions to the presentation does not allow the viewer to follow the presenter’s train of thought. After each commercial the viewer must rewind and replay part of the presentation only to trigger yet another commercial.

[@ramkumarr1725]

I studied economics so Nobel did a favor. Now economics reflects psychology. There is no competition with my daughter studying psychology. Our economic theories are psychologically correct. 🙏

[@johnherron3961]

Luv these guys!

[@vwdrvrfoundat420]

It's pronounced pew-al-up washington. Love you guys. Learn something every time I watch.

[@trh227]

we love in person videos, keep doing them~! no more covid

[@ashutoshpawar4550]

Loving this sirs......

[@simon-white]

23:14 May Alejandro never stop asking questions, and Chuck never stop this persona 😂