Bill Moyers interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson. "God has to mean more to you than just...

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"If you're going to stay religious at the end of the conversation, God has to mean more to you than just where science has yet to tread’"

Other memorable quotes like this;

"When you're writhing on the ground and froth is coming out of your mouth, you're having an Epileptic seizure. You have NOT been invaded by the Devil! We got this one figured out, OK?"

Excellent 26:00 piece, well worth the time on a lazy Saturday arvo.


http://vimeo.com/84349929


Edited to add the link where I found it;

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/17/neil-degrasse-tyson-god-has-to-mean-more-to-you-than-just-where-science-has-yet-to-tread/

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1. Wonder if the dark matter could be the end stage of a black hole.

Just a thought.

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5. And an interesting one.

What are you suggesting? That a Black Hole is what started everything?

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2. "Why should nature make anything in ones?"

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Neil deGrasse Tyson got that right.

It's almost certain that there are many billions of universes beyond our own.

The physics that created our Universe and everything in it likely existed before our Universe came into existence, likely still exists right now, and will likely continue to exist long after our Universe has died.

Using the same logic: why should a lump of matter only be able to create my consciousness one time? Is there some sort of invisible sky ledger that crosses my consciousness off the list to prevent future occurrences of my consciousness? That sounds like magic to me.

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6. I don't recall whether it was Hawking who said it first, but I did hear Dawkins repeat....

that the universe we see could be one 'bubble' in a sort of "foam" of universes.

I find that idea particularly compelling. When you make suds in your kitchen sink, how does each individual bubble manifest itself? Is each one identical, or are there minute differences? Do they reflect each others attributes?

As to your last paragraph, I tend to agree. Can you only exist once? How about a parallel or mirror you? How about the endless possible you's postulated in certain Star Trek TNG episodes? ("The BORG ARE EVERYWHERE!&quot

Fascinating to think about, either way.

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3. We destroy myths out of respect for the human intellect.

Beautiful.

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7. I liked that one as well. n/t

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4. Can't wait for Cosmos.

Doctor Tyson is amazing, I cannot wait the restart of Carl Sagan's Cosmos with him being the host.

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8. Yes! I agree. It promises to be a good show with Dr. Tyson as host/narrator. n/t