Predictions for the Future

w/ Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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 the future looks like through the lens of an astrophysicist
• How the turbulent sixties offered hope for the future
• What happens when you cross a horizon
• The benefits of being an innovation nation
• A vision of the future with exploration and discovery
• How the universe can solve our problems
• And more

 

Show Notes

• 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