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NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception

Update: 2024-06-20
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Peter & Kasia are joined by astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson.


They discuss Tyson's journey in becoming an astrophysicist and the public's fascination with space, and explore the impact of seeing the night sky and how it inspired Neil's life and career. The power of images like the Voyager 1 photo of Earth and the Pale Blue Dot photo in shaping the perspective of ourselves in the universe are considered. The conversation explores the limitations of human perception and the role of science in enhancing our understanding of reality.


Appearance by Producer Rach who has a burning question for Neil and The Golden Record...


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Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett

Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil


‘Come Sail Away’ performed by Styx, written by Dennis DeYoung



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NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception