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Asked what one basic scientific fact most people dont know that he wishes they would, Tyson answered, simply, That the world is objectively knowable. And for readers who are wondering where to turn to prove it? Boy, does Tyson have a book for you.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/76345-neil-degrasse-tyson-talks-science-and-the-power-of-words.html
radical noodle
(8,000 posts)The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.
Rhiannon12866
(205,353 posts)marble falls
(57,083 posts)really got a mind expanding experience from it.
Rhiannon12866
(205,353 posts)It was must-see-TV in my house, fascinating stuff!
marble falls
(57,083 posts)and a quick NTD video
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Cartoonist
(7,316 posts)America needs a smart leader.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)Neil is on the Tobin list of favorite people.
irisblue
(32,974 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,353 posts)irisblue
(32,974 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,353 posts)Tikki
(14,557 posts)I go back and watch the shows over and over.
I am so hungry for science, practical living ideas, and interviews with
people who have actually done some good for mankind.
Dr. Tyson brings it all together for us.
Tikki
p.s. I like Bill Nye, also.
Yavin4
(35,438 posts)Conservatives have done really well by convincing people that there is no objective knowledge.