Predictions for the Future With Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Episode Summary

Discover Predictions for the Future with Neil Degrasse Tyson. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a TV host, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author and scientist.

Recorded Live From the Genius Network Annual Event.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Dr. Tyson in this episode:

What does the future look like? (through the lens of an astrophysicist) – 2:01
The relaunch of the “Apollo” television series – 32 years later – 2:26
The Apollo Era is often referenced as the “Golden Age” of space exploration – 2:53
The sixties were the most depressing turbulent decade since the Civil War, yet it offered a hope for the future – fueled by a passion for exploration and discovery – 3:06
Exploration is a fundamental part of what it means to be alive and to be human – 3:53
The World’s Fair did not create the decade – the decade created the World’s Fair – 4:20
The sixties culture and attitude towards the future hasn’t been seen since – 4:44
When you cross a horizon, discoveries are made – 5:02
When discovery is a daily activity, you don’t need special programs to try to convince people that science is good – 5:17
An innovation nation – 5:29
A quick phone break – 6:34
“My bias is different because space affects everyone” – 7:24
A vision of future to thrive in where exploration and discovery is fundamental
The universe is an unlimited repository – 7:35
“If we direct our energies in the right way, most of the world’s’ problems can be solved”- 7:47