Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Military/Space Alliance Runs Deep

The author of 'Accessory to War' describes his realization that, despite the tendency for members of the space sciences to lean anti-war, there has long been a connection between their field and the art of modern warfare.

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[hammadali]

I could listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson talk for hours.

[daniel]

Neil deGrasse Tyson is Stephen's most entertaining and informative guest on his show!

[klarastern]

A lot of comments about "could listen to Neil for hours": There is a show called Stark Talk... with Neil deGrasse Tyson... might be what you're looking for :)

[skepticalpickle]

I love it when Neil talks nerdy to me.

[germanm.]

"OUR MOON IS 5X THE MASS OF PLUTO.. DID YOU KNOW THAT?!!" .. "Yes Neil, we argue about this a lot" lmaoo

[skepticalpickle]

War needs science, science does not need war.

[prakharpandey]

Every time Neil comes on the show he provides me with an opportunity to look cool in front of my friends because I tell them the stories that he tells Stephen

[dominus]

"A worse insult not stated"... WHAT a line... And in just a second... Love you Stephen.

[TripXization]

True celebrity right here. Informative, educative and entertaining.

[JithinJacob]

I've watched this so many times, I've lost count. I love Neil and Stephen together. I rewatch all their interviews many times. I love the hour-long talk they had at a school. I could listen to them for hours. It's so sad that they can't together that often to record something ...

[ekul]

man neil is always pure gold when he comes on stephens show. its such a pity that these clips are so damn short.

[lemonielala]

Stephens at 1:09 just made my day! 😂😂😂😂😍

[NewMessage]

".. and they FREAK."

Science!

[Cecilia]

Neil Degrasse Tyson is not only a genius, but also hilarious and an icon.

[uss_]

Neil “Degrassi: The Next Generation” Tyson.

[delfin]

I love the two of them!! Stephen is the perfect person to interview Neil as he's such a science geek

[marcopena]

3:20
Columbus using a puny eclipse to scare and impress Caribes...
-Laughs in Mayan (Quiché)

[pkunkbwok]

I don't think there was ever an issue about defending yourself against a genuine threat. The issue has always been, how do you decide what is a legitimate threat, and who decides that, and how, and how much transparency should be involved; and how do you insure that this power isn't abused, for example, so that a politician can look tough during an election year. I know Dr. Tyson's just selling a book on a semi-frivolous talk show, and I'm sure the book itself is more nuanced, but still.

[Sammstar]

I'm so happy to see all of his appearances on Colbert have almost 2 million views each. Makes me happy for humanity

[whoisj]

"I've never heard a worse insult not stated", epic! 🤩