The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer.

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CREDITS
Narration: TIME Magazine's "10 Questions for Neil Degrasse Tyson"
Music: "To Build a Home" by the Cinematic Orchestra feat. Patrick Watson

Video (in order of appearance):
IMAX: Hubble 3D (Orion)
Yellowstone: Battle for Life (Tree & Waterfall)
Supernova to Crab Nebula
BBC: Wonders of the Solar System (formation of the solar system)
Accretion and First Eukaryotes from the 2011 film "Tree of Life" directed by Terrence Malick
BBC: Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
"Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia" by Ayrton Orio (Model: Xharon Kendelker)
"Afghanistan - touch down in flight" by Augustin Pictures
"mongolia!" by wiissa

Excerpt from "Outside In", Copyright Stephen van Vuuren/SV2 Studios (Saturn's moon Mimas)
IMAX: Hubble 3D (Inside Orion Nebula)
Shuttle Launch from 1985 IMAX film "The Dream is Alive"
"Earth -- Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over -- NASA, ISS" by Michael Konig
Excerpt from "The Island" - La Palma Time Lapse Video by Christoph Malin
Galaxy Map and Galaxy Formation by NCSA's Advanced Visualization Lab
"Mars sunset" captured by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit

Edited by Max Schlickenmeyer

Neil goes on to say "For me, that is the most profound revelation of 20th century astrophysics and I look forward to what the 21st century will bring us, given the frontiers that are now unfolding."

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[Chemson]

"They say every atom in our bodies was once part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving... maybe I'm going home. "
Gattaca

[silence]

Whenever I feel lonely this fact gives me a sense of relief, because knowing that the universe is me and I am the universe means that I am connected with every other human and live form on this planet, therefore I am never really lonely, just by myself.

[azsxdcfvgbhnjmhn]

I am so alone, i dont know anyone else in person who knows this stuff and every time i try to tell someone they look at me with a confused look in their face, then i go back home and look at the night sky wondering if i will ever find another person who sees the world the way i do

[TieDef]

Of course, they say every atom in our bodies was once part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving... maybe I'm going home.

[AhmadEdinHodzic]

And people still fight over nations, religion, race, gender, money, intelligence and power.

[SimonCeztv]

Imagine the world we could live in if everyone shared this mentality.

[pdoylemi]

The existence of Neil DeGrasse Tyson makes the loss of Carl Sagan much less painful...

[darq]

This is actually a life-changing mentality. It really teaches you to enjoy and live YOUR life to the fullest.

[doodelay]

I was once a Christian youth leader, but once I compared the scientific explanations of how we got here to the bible story of Adam and Even, it was only a matter of months before I abandoned the concept of faith altogether. Science just makes way more sense.

[burningbananas]

I used to be a christian because i was expected to be by everybody around me and society i thought i believed in God and had a spiritual connection with Him. But, now that ive found science, free thought and critical thinking i look back now and can say with a smug attitude that I feel more spiritual, in a metaphorical sense of course, than I ever have before in my life..


- i want to watch this before I die. it's so sad yet so enlightening at the same time

[billyjack]

" People don't think the Universe be like it is, but it do."

-Black Science Man

[HarDiMonPetit]

Be humble - you're made of dust. Be proud - you're made of stars.
Hubert Reeves (not 100% sure)

[OrangeGuy]

For all of you wondering, the song is called: To build a home.

[billyjack]

I remember listening to this back in March of 2012 in the morning while getting ready for work. Man, I had to take a moment to compose myself due to the overwhelming emotional feeling that came over me. I had a great day at work that day. I love you all

[krigabr]

Every now and then... i get back here to reflect about the life itself. And to feel big again :)

[JagWarGaming]

One of the most powerful videos on youtube. 10 million views just isnt enough. Every human with internet access should watch this video.

[rammiine]

Probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard and is exactly how I feel, something I tell creationists when they try to tell me the world, universe, and my life have no meaning without "God".

[FalconStkr]

Whenever I am having a rough day I always think about what he is saying in this and realize that I am a bigger part of everything then I think. Its beautiful.

[SnowCatKroe]

He's not just an incredible physicist and astronomer, he is a poet. :')

[LargeFarva]

I come watch this every now and again just to keep things in perspective.

One of my fav videos on the internet.