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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American astrophysicist and science communicator
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Videos Mentioning Neil deGrasse Tyson
Joe Rogan: Comedy, Controversy, Aliens, UFOs, Putin, CIA, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #300
Lex Fridman
Referenced by Michio Kaku in the context of explaining cosmic scales and physics.
Garry Nolan: UFOs and Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #262
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An astrophysicist who, along with Seth Shostak, has rightfully stated that scientists will pay attention when presented with truly novel, obviously extraterrestrial technology, not just anomalous materials.
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His quote about convincing people who don't use reason or logic is cited.
Reggie Yates Reveals The Secret To Staying Driven & Reaching Your Potential | E90
The Diary Of A CEO
An astrophysicist and science communicator mentioned by the host for his quote on the importance of educating the electorate.
Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence
Sam Harris
Astrophysicist and science communicator, mentioned as someone who might underestimate AI containment challenges.
Kate Darling: Social Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #98
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Astrophysicist whose MasterClass on scientific thinking and communication is mentioned.
A Masterclass in Riding the Waves of Life — “The School for Good and Evil” Creator Soman Chainani
Tim Ferriss
An astrophysicist who articulates the 'yes, and' philosophy in parenting, emphasizing encouraging child-initiated exploration over fear of mess.
Stephen Schwarzman: Going Big in Business, Investing, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #96
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Astrophysicist whose MasterClass on scientific thinking and communication is mentioned.
Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #208
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Mentioned for his views on how science is funded, often through military objectives.
Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #91
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Mentioned as an instructor on MasterClass, teaching scientific thinking and communication.
Bret Weinstein: Truth, Science, and Censorship in the Time of a Pandemic | Lex Fridman Podcast #194
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Compared to Richard Dawkins as a science communicator, suggesting different approaches to making scientific contributions visible to the public.
Science & Civilization: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Episode #302)
Sam Harris
Astrophysicist, author, and director of the Hayden Planetarium, the guest on the podcast.
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Y Combinator
Mentioned as a scientist-writer who excels at explaining complex topics, similar to physicists.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
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Mentioned as a science communicator, rather than a scientist, that most people might name.
David Silver: AlphaGo, AlphaZero, and Deep Reinforcement Learning | Lex Fridman Podcast #86
Lex Fridman
Astrophysicist and science communicator, whose MasterClass course on scientific thinking is mentioned.
Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Astrophysicist and science communicator who Tim Ferriss recently met and describes as incredible, hilarious, and awesome.
Simon Sinek: Leadership, Hard Work, Optimism and the Infinite Game | Lex Fridman Podcast #82
Lex Fridman
Astrophysicist who teaches a MasterClass on scientific thinking and communication.
Neil deGrasse Tyson — How to Dream Big | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An astrophysicist, appointed Director of the Hayden Planetarium, known for his research on the Milky Way, star formation, and as a prolific author and science communicator.
Ann Druyan: Cosmos, Carl Sagan, Voyager, and the Beauty of Science | Lex Fridman Podcast #78
Lex Fridman
Astrophysicist and science communicator who hosted the second season of Cosmos and is mentioned as the host for the upcoming third season.
Arianna Huffington: Thrive Global and the Huffington Post | Take It Uneasy Podcast
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Mentioned for his podcast conversations emphasizing science and its importance.
François Chollet: Measures of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #120
Lex Fridman
Astrophysicist offering a MasterClass on scientific thinking and communication.
Jim Gates: Supersymmetry, String Theory and Proving Einstein Right | Lex Fridman Podcast #60
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Astrophysicist who wrote a book linking scientific progress to military endeavors and DARPA funding, prompting a discussion on war.
Russ Tedrake: Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics and Touch | Lex Fridman Podcast #114
Lex Fridman
Quoted at the end of the podcast, discussing the human emphasis on human-based space exploration versus robotic exploration, and the public's excitement.
Are We Alone in the Universe?: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Episode #252)
Sam Harris
Astrophysicist, host of Star Talk Radio, and director of the Hayden Planetarium. Guest on the podcast.