Episode #1159
Neil Degrasse Tyson
Books mentioned
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:00
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Accessory to War
Mentioned by Neil Degrasse Tyson · at 00:15:24
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Stonehenge Decoded
Mentioned by Neil Degrasse Tyson · at 01:07:40
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Torah
Mentioned by Neil Degrasse Tyson · at 01:00:57
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The Talent Code
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:30:01
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Neil deGrasse Tyson, an astrophysicist and science communicator, discusses his books 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry' and 'Accessory to War,' exploring the public's interest in science and the historical link between astrophysics and the military. The conversation also covers philosophical truths, calendar history, and critiques of science in movies.
What they talked about
- Astrophysics for People in a Hurry success
- Education system and lifelong curiosity
- Cosmos series and Ann Druyan's role
- Military origins of GPS and Wi-Fi
- Quantum entanglement and measurement
- Microwave ovens and water molecules
- fMRI brain imaging
- Asteroid defense and space exploration
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