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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
(8,003 posts)The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.
Rhiannon12866
(205,645 posts)marble falls
(57,124 posts)really got a mind expanding experience from it.
Rhiannon12866
(205,645 posts)It was must-see-TV in my house, fascinating stuff!
marble falls
(57,124 posts)and a quick NTD video
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Cartoonist
(7,319 posts)America needs a smart leader.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)Neil is on the Tobin list of favorite people.
irisblue
(32,997 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,645 posts)irisblue
(32,997 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,645 posts)Tikki
(14,559 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
(35,443 posts)Conservatives have done really well by convincing people that there is no objective knowledge.