'We Are Star Dust' - Symphony of Science

We are star dust, reaching out to the universe. The 15th Symphony of Science video featuring Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Richard Feynman and Lawrence Krauss. Materials used are from:

Cosmic Quandaries with Neil DeGrasse Tyson
10 Questions for Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Beyond Belief 2006 with Neil DeGrasse Tyson
The Most Astounding Fact
A Universe from Nothing - Lawrence Krauss
Feynman "Fun to Imagine" Interviews
Journey to the Edge of the Universe
Finding Life Beyond Earth (NOVA)
Wonders of the Universe (BBC)
Sunshine

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Lyrics:

[Neil deGrasse Tyson]
We are part of this universe
We are in this universe
The universe is in us
Yes, the universe is in us

[Lawrence Krauss]
Every atom in your body
Came from a star that exploded
You are all star dust
From a star that exploded

[Tyson]
Look up at the night sky
We are part of that
The universe itself
Exists within us

We are star dust
In the highest exalted way
Called by the universe
Reaching out to the universe

We are star dust
In the highest exalted way
Reaching out to the universe
With these methods and tools of science

[Richard Feynman]
Stand in the middle and enjoy everything both ways
The tininess of us;
The enormity of the universe

[Tyson]
The atoms that make up the human body
Are traceable to the crucibles
That cooked light elements
Into heavy elements

These stars went unstable in their later years
And then exploded
Scattering their enriched guts
Across the galaxy

[Refrain]

[Tyson]
We are part of this universe
We are in this universe
The universe is in us
Yes, the universe is in us

[CharlesVeitch]

I think I just felt myself evolve watching this.

[whyka]

During my years of depression, these thoughts kept me alive. I was thrilled by being starstuff, connected to everything else, a temporary manifestation of matter in the uncomprehendingly vast universe, yet so unique. It gave my life meaning.
Only years later I became familiar with all these great science populators, saying my thoughts outloud.
I think it's a message all humans should be familiar with. It's humbling and thrilling

[mark-jfik]

*We part of this universe....*
*WE are IN universe....*
*The universe is in us..*
*Yes, the universe is in us..*

[valkyriesardo]

I love the story DeGrasse tells of when he was an aspiring student. He had opportunity to meet Sagan and was bowled over in amazement at Sagan's encouragement. What I love most is that DeGrasse has resolved to honor that generosity by mentoring others. Surely both men are filled with wonder and delight in what they learned. It shines from them like billions and billions of stars.

[LeprosuGnome]

So, I'm 19 and I just noticed that humans are the universe trying to discover itself. My life is changed forever.

[ColonelJ]

I have to listen to this stuff in private cause I just end up crying.

[TheGreatKellee]

My friend would link this to me anytime I was down. It always made me happy. Rest in peace Dan Stewart. You are stardust.

[lenjachod]

I don't know why, but this fills me with happiness.

[SystemSearcher]

Only a scientist can say to their child that "you're my little star!" and mean it in every possible sense.

[danljksn]

It's amazing to know that we exist because of an unbroken line stretching back to the beginning of time & space, and that, in some way, we will go on until eternity ends.

[pagenhall]

Who thought physics could be so poetic?

[melissakoop]

I wanted to cry because this song was so beautiful!

[edkopik]

remember kids, knowing this does not make you a scientist, discovering it does.
now go do science!

[Moonbeam]

I just watched the new episode of "Cosmos". Science is amazing. I'm so glad that we live in an age where we can study the Universe.

[thecuriousowl]

"many people think we are small because the universe is big but i feel big because our atoms came from those stars" -NDGT

[LarryXDDD]

My old State History teacher showed my class this and I was so entertained and this gives me such a good feeling and puts me in a motivated mood, thanks teacher.

[hollyw]

"We are STARDUST
in the HIGHEST exalted way
CALLED by the universe
REACHING OUT to the universe"

So. Many. Feels.

*editing to add that the symphony of science songs have helped me through many difficult times in the last 8+ years. Thank you melodysheep ❤

[ivvy]

Showed this video in my music class. :)
Got in trouble by a parent who didn't agree with it "religiously."
Sorry. My job isn't to teach religion; this is an amazing piece of work combining music and educational science. This song touches me personally in a spiritual way. I love it.

[playedescapade]

I'm instantly invigorated after I watch this. It feels good to be the universe.

[andrewxc]

The only appropriate use of Auto-Tune.