The Joe Rogan Experience #1347 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Sep 5, 2019
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson dives into the emotional depth of Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night,' connecting art to personal experience and cosmic phenomena. He discusses the urgent need for science literacy in policy-making and the consequences of science denial. Tyson humorously considers Elon Musk's terraforming ideas for Mars while navigating the delicate balance between scientific advancement and indigenous rights in Hawaii. The conversation also touches on the mysteries of the universe, dark matter, and the intriguing nature of gravity.
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Squeezing Ice
- Squeezing an ice cube can force it to melt due to the pressure changing its volume.
- Tyson explains you can melt ice by squeezing it.
Pressure Melting Ice
- A heavy block of ice can be passed through a chain-link fence due to pressure melting.
- Ice skating is possible because the blade's pressure melts the ice, creating a thin layer of water.
TMT Controversy
- Building the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in Hawaii faces protests from native Hawaiians.
- They consider the mountain sacred, while some Hawaiians support the project for job creation.