William Shatner Has Questions for Neil deGrasse Tyson

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What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work?
What is William Shanter's favorite Star Trek episode? Learn about the question Stephen Hawking had for Bill and the secret power of science fiction. Bill talks about what it was like to watch Neil Armstrong walk on the moon after Star Trek was originally canceled. We discuss Artemis, our return to the moon, and how we can create a base there. Will there be enough water on the moon for people to use?
Neil breaks down how water can be used for fuel and how humans have harnessed the power of physics. We discuss Bill’s new documentary You Can Call Me Bill and some philosophical points about science. Are electrons lonely? We explore the difference between being lonely and being alone and the nature of curiosity. Is human curiosity a double-edged sword? Is there anything left on Bill’s bucket list? Plus, Bill asks if living beings like mycelia could be analogs for the universe's structure.
Why is it spacetime and not space and time separately? What is the vacuum of space made of? Discover virtual particles and how the fabric of spacetime may be a web made of wormholes. We break down dark energy and dark matter, and why their names may be misleading. To end, we discuss old age and wisdom: do they go together?
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00:00 - Introduction: William Shatner
01:41 - What is Bill’s Favorite Star Trek Episode?
6:15 - Star Trek’s Cancellation & Walking on the Moon
10:54 - Water on the Moon & In-situ Resource Utilization
17:53 - Harnessing the Power of Physics
19:12 - You Can Call Me Bill, William Shatner’s Documentary
21:31 - Are Electrons Lonely?
22:42 - More on Loneliness
26:14 - On Curiosity: Is It Good or Bad?
33:04 - Are Trees and Analog to the Structure of the Universe?
42:10 - StarTalk Patreon
43:51 - Why is it Space-time?
49:20 - The Mystery of Dark Energy & Dark Matter
51:35 - On Wisdom & Getting Older

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  • @StarTalk
    @StarTalkАй бұрын

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  • @leeFbeatz

    @leeFbeatz

    Ай бұрын

  • @bklock7

    @bklock7

    Ай бұрын

    00:05. "Space by itself and time by itself only have meaning when they are brought together as one concept ... spacetime. The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you." But what if the cosmos CAN be described in a way that makes intuitive sense to everyone? Suppose the entire cosmos is actually kinetic involving nothing more than matter colliding naturally with other matter? The entire cosmos can be accurately modeled as solid matter (made almost exclusively of protons and fused protons!) being continuously influenced by various particle fields. It's the permeative particle fields that cause gravity ... gravity in a location is caused by the permeative particle emissions of the surrounding cosmos, and an object's gravitational field is in the form of stronger downward permeative particle fields within the space around the object, a phenomenon caused by nothing more complicated than the object's mass absorbing permeative particle momentum. Gravity might be caused predominantly by neutrinos and their collective particle momentum ... but it likely also involves many other particles called sub-neutrinos that are smaller than neutrinos. The core model of the active cosmos is black holes creating particles through mass emittance (including protons and neutrinos), and protons coalescing to form stars, the highly massive of which collapse to form black holes. It's the permeative particles that cause gravitation that is both mass-proportional and volume-proportional and whose influence propagates at the speed of light (at the speed of the permeative particles). Gravitational fields are caused by the repeated eclipsing of two black holes (or other critical-density celestial objects), with the waveform of recorded gravitational waves representing the series of permeative particle fields bursts whose each burst is caused by a single eclipse event of the pair. causeofgravity.com/ ✨🖖🏻🤓🖖🏻✨

  • @fadelfungames4024

    @fadelfungames4024

    Ай бұрын

    Hello, can you answer this question for me like this if you also want to know the answer so they can respond to this I'm reaching out because I'm curious about the potential effects of combining pepper spray, a Taser, and smelling salts. I understand that these substances are used in law enforcement and emergency situations, but I'm interested in learning more about what might happen if they were used together. all at once Could you provide any insight or direct me to resources where I can learn more about this topic?

  • @MaverickBlue42

    @MaverickBlue42

    Ай бұрын

    I cancelled my Patreon a month or two ago because you never have video bonus content, just audio podcasts, and now you drop this...I'mma have to wait until you have a couple more before I re-subscribe due to today's inflationary world and costs these days, don't blame me, blame the grocery profiteers driving inflation so they can buyback stock and provide dividends to shareholders....

  • @TheBiggreenpig

    @TheBiggreenpig

    Ай бұрын

    Neil: "Alaska is 5 times bigger than Texas"... Naah, only two and a half.

  • @icerag
    @iceragАй бұрын

    William Shatner is 93 and still very sharp and youthful. Space-time has been good to him. Perhaps its because of years of traveling at warp speed.

  • @wetrucken1689

    @wetrucken1689

    Ай бұрын

    He's is Vulcan❤🖖

  • @bryanachzet1886

    @bryanachzet1886

    Ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @151mcx

    @151mcx

    Ай бұрын

    Perhaps, I'm going out on a limb here... Having lots of wealth to provide the right combinations of extending your health. It's a fact that wealthy people live much longer than poor people. The gap between rich and poor is pretty thin. I mean, look, you will have to pony up some of that money on that "wealth wall" if you want to hear the rest of the interview.

  • @oldschoolman1444

    @oldschoolman1444

    Ай бұрын

    And time traveled too!

  • @zeec7439

    @zeec7439

    Ай бұрын

    @@151mcxyea then aging is a very individualised process and lifestyle and genetics play a role but being rich definitely helps

  • @KENICUSONE
    @KENICUSONEАй бұрын

    I’m 66 years old and I was a kid watching Star Trek when it first aired and I still watch it .

  • @pcproffy

    @pcproffy

    Ай бұрын

    As a kid I used to fall asleep on the couch, as my dad watched reruns at 10:00 p.m.

  • @floggednflankednfl.3277

    @floggednflankednfl.3277

    Ай бұрын

    Do you remember your favorite episode 😅

  • @Metal_Face_Doom

    @Metal_Face_Doom

    Ай бұрын

    I watch it every night here in the Bay Area on a local channel at 8pm! Loved it all my life!!

  • @pcproffy

    @pcproffy

    Ай бұрын

    @@floggednflankednfl.3277 I liked one where people invaded the ship, but were invisible and sounded like buzzing flies because they moved so fast. Mostly, because I liked the woman who was hitting on Kirk

  • @jakemcgough5121

    @jakemcgough5121

    Ай бұрын

    What you're saying is, people now days will watch Mr Beast on KZread when they are 66?

  • @thebec8853
    @thebec8853Ай бұрын

    Mr. Shatner has just helped me clarify my own thoughts on Humanity, Trees, and Loneliness. For many years, I have seen what we do to the planet and each other, and it breaks my heart. I never thought about it as curiousity before. That's so perfect. We're curious animals; but we don't know when to stop. Bringing up the fact that there is slightly more positive than negative matter does give me hope that we might carry on. I have often thought that Mother Earth would be so much better off without us. I don't understand why we don't realize that we can't survive without her and act accordingly. I am 63. I have watched Shatner almost my whole life. I've had many opinions of him over the years. Right now, he has my deepest respect and love. If I make it to 93 and above, I can only hope to still be wondering and asking questions like he does. Thank you, Bill and Neil.

  • @moon22sister1

    @moon22sister1

    Ай бұрын

    Loneliness is a form of hunger. Not enough thoughts to consume. We have world leaders from whom we cannot learn anything. We have no "elders" who impart wisdom from the past to allow us the energy and knowledge "calories" to travel into the future. We are dragging ourselves into the future with technology but not with thought. Imagination is a good substitute for the hunger of wisdom but it's an incomplete food for the mind. However, I feel that we are here because we are supposed to be here and we are here to eventually complete the Universe, learn how to find and solve the mysteries and please our Mother Earth in doing so.

  • @jnnx

    @jnnx

    Ай бұрын

    Too bad it hasn’t helped clarify your thoughts on proper capitalization.

  • @heinousanus9352

    @heinousanus9352

    Ай бұрын

    Emotions are a disease.

  • @a.j.infowars7582

    @a.j.infowars7582

    Ай бұрын

    I didnt understand what he was trying to say about being alone.

  • @andiorl

    @andiorl

    Ай бұрын

    I was not a fan of Neil originally. The demotion of Pluto was the main reason. I have grown to be astonished by every word that comes out of his mouth, and by the way he communicates his thoughts. Put him together with the icon, Bill Shatner, and you are watching greatness unfurl before your very eyes. Thank you for posting this, I’ve really enjoyed it. ( and I can tell in this interview, how much Neil admires Bill. Another reason I like him)

  • @scotto6314
    @scotto6314Ай бұрын

    93 years old ! Unbelievable how young William Shatner looks. 🙏🏻 legend ❤

  • @continental_drift

    @continental_drift

    Ай бұрын

    That's what happens when you spend years travelling at the speed of light. 👽

  • @mitseraffej5812

    @mitseraffej5812

    Ай бұрын

    Not only how young he looks but also how young he functions.

  • @apexoldguy

    @apexoldguy

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaha@@continental_drift

  • @andyjacobs28

    @andyjacobs28

    Ай бұрын

    I swear he has three birthdays a year.

  • @tankbuster101

    @tankbuster101

    Ай бұрын

    He's either genetically well endowed or was there when those hollywood clowns supposedly discovered "adrenocrome"

  • @RockPowerUSA
    @RockPowerUSAАй бұрын

    William Shatner is out there in our world challenging, rethinking and pressing on... and making light of himself at 93. I'm 63 yrs old and in awe of Bill's own unexplainable dark energy of fun, sharing, asking vulnerable questions, and then carrying on appreciating everywhere he goes.😊

  • @jacobwaldrop8604

    @jacobwaldrop8604

    Ай бұрын

    I saw this and thought "if we are going to put an ancient old person in the Whitehouse, this should be our bar."

  • @Paul-qy9bb

    @Paul-qy9bb

    Ай бұрын

    I like your comment. It's something we can apply to our own lives. Always be curious and open minded. The wonder of this life and space itself, will never cease to amaze me.

  • @paulmichaelfreedman8334

    @paulmichaelfreedman8334

    Ай бұрын

    He went to space on BO's New Shepard at 91 years old.

  • @mjinba07

    @mjinba07

    Ай бұрын

    I think he used to be kind of a dck. According to interviews I've seen with his Star Trek costars and old interviews with him. This lovely discussion shows what can happen from learning and growing over a lifetime. When a person doesn't just stand still in who they are and how they handle life.

  • @rifkiamil

    @rifkiamil

    Ай бұрын

    93! Crazy

  • @oldschoolman1444
    @oldschoolman1444Ай бұрын

    My dad lived to 95 and was still pretty sharp up till the end. Live long and prosper William Shatner!

  • @davidw6936

    @davidw6936

    Ай бұрын

    He has.

  • @Texas_Cruiser

    @Texas_Cruiser

    Ай бұрын

    Incredible, can you tell us more about his life?....upbringing during those times, career, family life, fatherhood, and diet. Personality and how was he living life in the 40s and 50s?

  • @gregsimmons694

    @gregsimmons694

    Ай бұрын

    God bless you. Neil =deception Jesus saves sinners!

  • @justacherryontop6538

    @justacherryontop6538

    Ай бұрын

    If you don't mind, please answer this personal question: Did he used to drink, smoke, or do anything that may usually cause human life to end sooner than it actually would have?

  • @larrystevens7410

    @larrystevens7410

    Ай бұрын

    But I bet many of the commenters here would tell you Joe Biden is too old to be president. Funny that.

  • @herbertkronzucker8367
    @herbertkronzucker8367Ай бұрын

    "The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you" is a great line. Meanwhile, Bill's energy is a marvel of that exact same universe. His sharpness of mind and wit, and even some of his philosophical insights, at a very young 93 years of age seek their revival. As a fellow Canadian, his indefatigable approach to life fills me with joy. To boldly go - keep going Bill!!!

  • @EinSofQuester

    @EinSofQuester

    Ай бұрын

    The line "The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you" is something I strongly disagree with, given that the "you" refers to the concept of the observer.

  • @chadjcrase

    @chadjcrase

    Ай бұрын

    @@EinSofQuester Yes, it's one of the worst statements I've ever heard and Bill was right to question it. It was the modern equivalent of a priest saying...we have all the answers already!

  • @taurinrobinson

    @taurinrobinson

    Ай бұрын

    @@chadjcrase I don’t take it that way. I think what Dr. Tyson was saying is that the fact that we can make sense of the universe is not because it tries to be orderly. The universe is just a raw phenomena. We’re naturally curious creatures who have a capacity to explore that phenomena and find patterns in it but the patterns don’t make themselves apparent for our sake.

  • @halkive4619

    @halkive4619

    25 күн бұрын

    all of yall are weird.

  • @booban1

    @booban1

    21 күн бұрын

    these two. in action... never disappoints...

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852Ай бұрын

    "I don't understand anything you just said." Thank You Bill!! That was epic!

  • @galenspikesmusic

    @galenspikesmusic

    Ай бұрын

    that killed me

  • @benfurtado101

    @benfurtado101

    16 күн бұрын

    An honest and humble man.

  • @Ryarios
    @RyariosАй бұрын

    I’m 61. I learn new things every day. The day I stop learning is the day I’m dead. I can’t conceive of a person who is not curious about anything. It must be a truly dull existence.

  • @DavidGravesExists

    @DavidGravesExists

    Ай бұрын

    My brother is that way. It makes me wonder about nature vs. nurture, because we were raised in the same house by the same mother. He was never curious. Everything just was what it was. Everything is taken at face value for him, and he believes whatever those around him believe (and those people around him also lack curiosity, so you can imagine where they fall socially and politically).

  • @georgeharper6967

    @georgeharper6967

    Ай бұрын

    Believe me they do exist. There is a huge tribe of such individuals which exist in Tugun, a township of South East Queensland Australia. They are Known as the 'Bowlers'.

  • @daviduwp2186

    @daviduwp2186

    Ай бұрын

    "The day you stop learning is the day you start dying" - Lazarus Long (Robert A Heinlein) - a favorite quote of mine

  • @bertdemeulemeester

    @bertdemeulemeester

    Ай бұрын

    Most of humanity are like that. That's also the big problem with democracy. Politics caters to the simple needs of the masses and scientific discovery is often seen as an elitist hobby. I personally have no problem stating that every human life does not have equal value. Many just exist and add damn near zero value to the progress of man. Quite the contrary. Men like Bill are still adding value at the ripe old age of 93. In my country there's a relatively good educational system, because I believe that curiosity has to develop at a young age.

  • @universeusa

    @universeusa

    Ай бұрын

    Brain dead 😵

  • @alkimball8920
    @alkimball8920Ай бұрын

    My Father was born just 4 days before William Shatner. When I talk to my Dad, he is so much like Bill right now. I couldn't watch this without thinking of my Father.

  • @gantz1978

    @gantz1978

    Ай бұрын

    My father died on the 6th of February this year. Bill looks just like him. Twin brothers I tell you. It is kind of hard for me to watch.

  • @cheapskatepanic

    @cheapskatepanic

    Ай бұрын

    You should record an interview with him and his wisdom before he passes. I went through old pictures with my grandpa and got his memories on them and I learned a ton about his past. You won't regret it!❤

  • @Ari19904

    @Ari19904

    Ай бұрын

    Your dad is a legend

  • @dongunathilaka5126

    @dongunathilaka5126

    Ай бұрын

    So how old are you.

  • @vulcanfeline

    @vulcanfeline

    Ай бұрын

    @@gantz1978 my dad, also passed, looked exactly like that also. perhaps we're all related

  • @DrumsTheWord
    @DrumsTheWordАй бұрын

    William Shatner was someone I grew up with....he was always there. Now as a 43 year old, and having watched all of the TV he's been part of, that meant so much to me...I now realise. What a gem of a man.

  • @oonaamookhao
    @oonaamookhaoАй бұрын

    We all need to be like William Shatner, CURIOUS! May he live to be 150 yrs and more.🙏🙏🙏

  • @ferchope
    @ferchopeАй бұрын

    The mental clarity of this guy is amazing that’s the way I want to be in my last years on the earth

  • @KarmaKahn

    @KarmaKahn

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah, those genes are something else.

  • @herrbonk3635

    @herrbonk3635

    Ай бұрын

    Not me. I want to walk into the mist before my time is up.

  • @valkeris7997
    @valkeris7997Ай бұрын

    "Watching William Shatner engage with Neil deGrasse Tyson on StarTalk was a profound reminder of how Star Trek, alongside Neil's invaluable insights, has significantly shaped not only my life but the lives of countless others across the globe. The fusion of imagination and science that Star Trek offered, paired with Neil’s ability to make the universe accessible and awe-inspiring, has fueled dreams and expanded our understanding of the possible. As a fan from the United Kingdom, I’m deeply grateful for the impact both have had on inspiring generations to look towards the stars with curiosity and hope. Thank you for continuing to light the way to the final frontier."

  • @lesmoore6912

    @lesmoore6912

    Ай бұрын

    You are SO right!

  • @metazock

    @metazock

    Ай бұрын

    AIs are writing comments now?

  • @Jeff010203

    @Jeff010203

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@metazock Scary 😨

  • @DEATHBYFLYINGCDS

    @DEATHBYFLYINGCDS

    Ай бұрын

    William shatner is a bully of autistics.. no ome owes him anything but scorn

  • @gregsimmons694

    @gregsimmons694

    Ай бұрын

    Neil =deception still time to repent sinners. Jesus saves!

  • @terrycunningham9663
    @terrycunningham9663Ай бұрын

    It's 2:58 am Monday morning and I couldn't pull myself away from this - even though I have to be at work in a few hours. I absolutely loved this exchange. I wouldn't call it an interview, but an exchange of thoughts. William Shatner is an inspiration to the curious as well as a national treasure to all. One can be intellegent without wisdom, but cannot have wisdom without being intellegent. His unending curiosity fed his intellegence, and that intellegence allowed him to recognize the opportunities from which he learned and gained wisdom.

  • @chadjcrase

    @chadjcrase

    Ай бұрын

    Bill is a serious intelligence, that's for sure.

  • @waden404
    @waden404Ай бұрын

    Amazing that my favorite episode of the TZ was his episode. Shortly after that, i was in front of the tv every saturday at 12pm for Star Trek. Now, here i am, 55yrs old and STILL watching this guy!😊😊😊 Thank u Neil.

  • @ScottyKirk1

    @ScottyKirk1

    19 күн бұрын

    The Shat had two TZ episodes! 😉

  • @paulmacintosh7938
    @paulmacintosh7938Ай бұрын

    i am 71 and i am alone most of my time by choice but i am never lonely. I in fact love being alone.

  • @brynpookc1127

    @brynpookc1127

    Ай бұрын

    Same at 72!😊

  • @Yungbeck

    @Yungbeck

    Ай бұрын

    Same, at 35! 🤣

  • @Daddylongneck371

    @Daddylongneck371

    Ай бұрын

    same at 113

  • @moon22sister1

    @moon22sister1

    Ай бұрын

    To me most people are as annoying as fleas on a cat. Just saying.

  • @simplyrowen

    @simplyrowen

    29 күн бұрын

    Same at 41!

  • @hououinkyouma5539
    @hououinkyouma5539Ай бұрын

    Of all the people that got to experience space, I think Will appreciated it the most

  • @patludwig1971

    @patludwig1971

    Ай бұрын

    So true. He was bubbling like a kid, hugging people and freaking out on what he just did. That thin film of protection whizzing past his view reminded him of our fragility. He da man!

  • @terrycunningham9663

    @terrycunningham9663

    Ай бұрын

    I agree. It was truly a profound experience for him. I think his whole experience was ruined by the antics of Bezos and his buddies in the background popping champagne and acting like they were at a locker room championship celebration while Bill was trying to express his emotions about the journey. Perhaps I'm being too harsh on the celebration participants, but I just felt it was disrespectful. Even though Bill got to finish his thoughts on going into space, it was quite rude and disrespectful how Bezos totally blew him off initally, mid sentence, and asked for a bottle of champagne and proceeded to spray the revelers, leaving Bill standing there seeming uncomfortable.

  • @jameswest8280
    @jameswest8280Ай бұрын

    I swear Mr Shatner looks and acts like he's in his early 70,s.

  • @andrew.nicholson

    @andrew.nicholson

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely agree. My dad is 74 and it’s hard to believe that Shatner is old enough to be *his* dad.

  • @tannhauser5399

    @tannhauser5399

    14 күн бұрын

    Incorrect... ;) Considering the state of current (modern) education... and how some of the main universities are lowering the scores for some of the exams (to look good on the paper), or how the education system is getting less money every year (adter all, war is more important)... > Mr Shatner is way beyond it. He acts like he is in his 40-50, at least.

  • @thedon9670

    @thedon9670

    9 күн бұрын

    Lol 😂 ​@@andrew.nicholson

  • @Chrree
    @Chrree3 күн бұрын

    Two of my favorite people just chillin, talking about science and Star Trek. It does not get any better than this.

  • @subject8776
    @subject8776Ай бұрын

    I'm always amazed how this man is 93 YEARS OLD and is still so mentally sharp.

  • @zeec7439

    @zeec7439

    Ай бұрын

    Bro I’ve seen many 90+ yr olds who are sharp💀

  • @aaron-n

    @aaron-n

    Ай бұрын

    You copied that comment why are you so unoriginal?

  • @subject8776

    @subject8776

    Ай бұрын

    @@aaron-nI did not. Perhaps great minds simply think alike.

  • @CMBell1985

    @CMBell1985

    Ай бұрын

    Thats because hes 'not the size of the universe' as they discussed :-) Brain works faster than a Brontosaurus even at 93!

  • @KarmaKahn

    @KarmaKahn

    Ай бұрын

    @@zeec7439 That may be, but just making it past 90 and you have beaten the average person by more than a decade. Now, also being of sound mind and health at that age and you are part of an even more exclusive minority. Just something to consider.

  • @robvangessel3766
    @robvangessel3766Ай бұрын

    I love Bill Shatner more and more because he's still growing. That's what counts! For ANYONE. I've seen people younger and older who never learn, who never want to challenge their own long-held beliefs to find out what's true and what isn't. Bill's everlasting "youth" is his willingness to keep learning new things. That's the model we should all follow.

  • @petercook3143
    @petercook3143Ай бұрын

    Dude, you have no idea. I watched star trek when I was like 10 in 1974, in reruns of course, did well in math, during 7-8 th grade, built model rockets and many other machines, rebuilt dirt bikes engines etc, on the way to 17. Got my degree in Electrical engineering it took awhile happened in 91. Went to wor for a few places, then ended up at NASA Michoud Assembly facility in 1998, building the rockets for real this time. Bill, I have to give you credit for the inspiration and Mr Nimoy, all the best to you, thanks so much for being there at a kep point in my life.

  • @BryanSeigneur0
    @BryanSeigneur0Ай бұрын

    27:00 it's getting good!!! One of my favorite verses concludes: "there is a friend who is closer than a brother" and the wiseman who wrote that is (as far as I'm concerned) referring to the spirit of God, to a sincere and humble man. ❤ That interpretation is consistent with the rest and something we must never let ourselves forget in the rush, the needs, and the battles of every day.

  • @iBridgee
    @iBridgeeАй бұрын

    Two legends discussing the mysteries of the universe? Count me in

  • @DEATHBYFLYINGCDS

    @DEATHBYFLYINGCDS

    Ай бұрын

    A legendary astro-physicist, and a legendary bully of autistics

  • @gregsimmons694

    @gregsimmons694

    Ай бұрын

    Neil= deception. Still time to repent folks. Jesus saves sinners!

  • @linyenchin6773

    @linyenchin6773

    Ай бұрын

    I see Bill aka William Shatner but not the second Legend ... does Chuck appear at some point in this interview? All I see is mere NDT.

  • @lombardo141
    @lombardo141Ай бұрын

    Man! if I had Neil as science teacher in any school year of my life I would be a scientist today. He makes science so much fun and seamless.

  • @AngryAmphibian

    @AngryAmphibian

    Ай бұрын

    If you hadn't slept through your high school science classes you would notice that much of Neil's pop science is wrong. Sorry to break the news but Neil makes his fans even dumber

  • @Shan_Dalamani

    @Shan_Dalamani

    Ай бұрын

    @@AngryAmphibian Yep. He totally blew it when he was talking to Colbert about the Dune movies. He got so many things exactly wrong.

  • @AngryAmphibian

    @AngryAmphibian

    Ай бұрын

    @@Shan_Dalamani His attempted gotchas are often embarrassingly wrong. Like when he called out Kubrick and Clarke's rotating space station in 2001 Space Odyssey. He claimed the station was rotating three times too fast therefore passengers would weigh triple their earth weight. 1) Artificial gravity goes with the *square* of RPMs. If the station rotated 3 times too fast, the passengers would weigh nine times as much. 2) Do the actual calculations on a 150 meter radius space station making a revolution each 61 seconds and you get 1/6 earth gravity. Which is likely what Clarke and Kubrick intended since the station was a stop on the way to the moon. This is freshman physics. How in the heck did Neil get past Physics 101?

  • @Shan_Dalamani

    @Shan_Dalamani

    Ай бұрын

    @@AngryAmphibian I have no idea. He should be embarrassed when people like me - who never took a formal physics course - can spot his mistakes. He's been trading on Carl Sagan's name for decades now, and holy crap, his "Cosmos 2.0" was a boring mess. The music was cribbed from the Contact movie, and not even Patrick Stewart doing the voice acting can erase those abominably cringy cartoon people with their doe-eyed Disney faces. Original Cosmos used real human actors, and made points that are still very relevant. Someone should ask him to clarify the requirements for a planet to be a planet. I don't remember reading that Pluto has a lot of debris and junk in orbit, but rather, it and Charon are orbiting each other as both of them orbit the Sun (I think; correct me if I've misunderstood that). Earth, on the other hand, has so much crap in orbit - lost tools, dead satellites, and other stuff in orbit that we don't need to be in orbit, and Earth hasn't cleared it. So I guess that means Earth isn't a planet. /sarcasm

  • @gulfy09

    @gulfy09

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@AngryAmphibianNeil is a comedian

  • @lancerbiker5263
    @lancerbiker5263Ай бұрын

    My Grandmother taught school. She said to me when I was a boy, "I may be a teacher, but I will die a student". I am now a retired teacher and the same holds true for me. Neil's closing was most eloquent as was the entire interview.

  • @kimgower1347
    @kimgower1347Ай бұрын

    I loved this! I am blown away by Mr Shatner's curiosity. I honestly thought i was was the only person who thought about things the way I do and he is a kindred spirit.. I drive friends and family nuts because I wanna see, know, all sorts of things that people that are not in a particular field can't be bothered with. Don't sit me on a tropical beach or some such because my mind will be elsewhere. I have always said i could be a "professional student". Live LONG And Prosper!! Bill. Thank you.

  • @monkeywrench2800
    @monkeywrench2800Ай бұрын

    First thought.... Tyson interviewing Shatner? How cool is that?? Watching it... Shatner takes over and interviews Tyson?? How fricken awesome is that?!?! This was worth every second, and I would have enjoyed hours of it. Thank you both!

  • @Mirrorgirl492

    @Mirrorgirl492

    Ай бұрын

    Um, but Bill has made numerous Interview programs. I immediately assumed it would be Bill asking the Questions...lol

  • @lunamotionproductions9559
    @lunamotionproductions9559Ай бұрын

    Shatner is pretty amazing. His energy at 93 years old is only surpassed by his curiosity. I would imagine that for decades (at least) he will be the only actor who portrayed a starship captain who actually travelled to outer space. Although he's a multimillionaire he still works hard for charities and visits the fans at the replica Star Trek sound stages in Ticonderoga, New York.

  • @geoffreykail9129
    @geoffreykail9129Ай бұрын

    The Joy of listening to the two of you talk leave sme without words. It would be fantastic if you could do a new sit down once a month. I feel there is that much you two could discuss of interest to all of us, THANK YOU.

  • @PheobeKate-storytime1111
    @PheobeKate-storytime1111Ай бұрын

    '... I'm about to say words' 😮😂😂 i don't think Mr Shatner gets to listen very often. this is FANTASTIC. both of you gentlemen have profoundly influenced my life. thank you.

  • @gw3258
    @gw3258Ай бұрын

    This is one of the most fascinating conversations I have ever witnessed. I completely relate to William Shatner's " non scientific" but deep and meaningful curiosity about everything. I also love Neil deGrasse Tyson's effortless ability to communicate.

  • @3K4peikos
    @3K4peikosАй бұрын

    and for a single beautiful moment, nobody hated this video..

  • @reichstein011

    @reichstein011

    Ай бұрын

    As of this comment, your comment is 5 hours old, and the video is at 94 dislikes :( Oh well, I suppose nothing lasts forever.

  • @MagicToenail

    @MagicToenail

    Ай бұрын

    @@reichstein011How do you know?!!!!! I never got my dislike counter back

  • @jerryross2463

    @jerryross2463

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@reichstein011where do you see that

  • @zwerko

    @zwerko

    Ай бұрын

    @@reichstein011 There is a browser extension called 'Return KZread Dislike' that attempts to bring back the functionality based on a statistical model of its users. It's not very precise, unfortunately, but can give a good enough indication.

  • @stevenemert837

    @stevenemert837

    Ай бұрын

    @@MagicToenail There's a plug-in for that.

  • @terryremsik3418
    @terryremsik3418Ай бұрын

    This video has got to be the single most moving and touching video ever. I appreciate so much that these two minds come together to share their thoughts and wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @spacetrack5773
    @spacetrack5773Ай бұрын

    I've listened to this podcast more than several times working my night shift. You are both icons, bar none. And what a great interview Bill. Neil was a great guest. Thank you.

  • @GratefulPrimate
    @GratefulPrimateАй бұрын

    Long live Bill Shatner. Thank you for the wonderful memories

  • @AlexVandeven-ok8oy
    @AlexVandeven-ok8oyАй бұрын

    This will be my favorite startalk ever.... love mr. Shatner

  • @hibiki54
    @hibiki5429 күн бұрын

    I remember, back in the early 2000s playing Paintball along side William Shatner playing as Captain James T Kirk against The Borg in a huge paintball scenario game. He is and always will be a great man with a huge heart.

  • @FDR_progressive_liberal
    @FDR_progressive_liberalАй бұрын

    The "City On the Edge of Forever" was a gem. My favorite is "Let That be Your Last Battlefield."

  • @ismailnyeyusof3520
    @ismailnyeyusof3520Ай бұрын

    What a wonderful Star talk episode by Neil deGrasse and his most enigmatic guest William Shatner. The most profound words I took away, paraphrasing a little bit, was ‘everyone has a story, about something that we don’t know’. I wish we can all value each other, especially those different from us, as we can always learn something that we didn’t from other people. Thank you Neil and Bill for helping a 68 year old learn from the conversation between yourselves.

  • @newmankidman5763

    @newmankidman5763

    Ай бұрын

    Imagine, you are 68 and William Shatner is old enough to be your father but he is still young. William Shatner's youth inspires me to want to live to a very old age

  • @davefox72
    @davefox72Ай бұрын

    That these two got to sit down and talk for an hour simply makes the universe a much richer place. Thanks to both of you heroes all.

  • @chrisccatania
    @chrisccatania21 күн бұрын

    William Shatner is loved by millions.. he should never feel lonely...

  • @Darkfire1300
    @Darkfire1300Ай бұрын

    I loved spending the afternoon listening to you two. Thank you for your curiosity, good humor, sense of wonder, irascible view of the world and just plain having fun!

  • @GungaLaGunga
    @GungaLaGungaАй бұрын

    Bill Shatner is a human treasure. Can't imagine life without him in it. Seems like a chill good dude.

  • @rolanwolff7571
    @rolanwolff7571Ай бұрын

    If the day is bad and I see William Shatner and he looks young and healthy I am very, very happy.

  • @moknbyrd
    @moknbyrd16 күн бұрын

    Seeing Mr. Shatner in situations like this help me to appreciate him more than I usually do.

  • @rebeccaturner5503
    @rebeccaturner55033 күн бұрын

    "We are slightly ahead because we are alive" I love that line

  • @antoniojones6256
    @antoniojones6256Ай бұрын

    This was a podcast interview decades in the making, finally coming to fruition.

  • @craigb8228

    @craigb8228

    Ай бұрын

    Never seen a medical Show interview a TV doctor.

  • @matts3840
    @matts3840Ай бұрын

    William Shatner curiosity,at 93, was the best part of this interview. God bless you both.

  • @uriituw

    @uriituw

    Ай бұрын

    Who?

  • @dallasroberts3206

    @dallasroberts3206

    Ай бұрын

    @@uriituwyou’ll know.

  • @uriituw

    @uriituw

    Ай бұрын

    @@dallasroberts3206 I know what? What do you mean?

  • @laurakroll5189
    @laurakroll5189Ай бұрын

    It has been so very long since I've listened to such an intriguing, stimulating AND entertaining discussion. Thank you.

  • @MercedesCruz-qe1nj
    @MercedesCruz-qe1njАй бұрын

    The most interesting conversation I have ever heard. I feel.priviledge to have witness these two, amazing, awsome, great minds talk about the same things that spark in our minds every moment in our lives.God bless you, Neil, God bless you, William. ❤❤❤

  • @oldnepalihippie
    @oldnepalihippieАй бұрын

    Bill took complete charge of this interview, making it the best Tyson interview to date. This format is so much better as well... no need for comedic sidekicks when you have a guest like Shatner.

  • @DEATHBYFLYINGCDS

    @DEATHBYFLYINGCDS

    Ай бұрын

    He's a bully of autistics and a homophobe.. This is the worst interview to date

  • @redpoll4628

    @redpoll4628

    Ай бұрын

    Totally agree, the so called, comic , is really off putting, no disrespect to him , this episode was brilliant..

  • @ninatrentham8908

    @ninatrentham8908

    Ай бұрын

    Well it is disrespectful dodo. I happen to like Chuck and he is intelligent as well as funny. Leave him alone.

  • @Vazik05

    @Vazik05

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@redpoll4628Chuck is quite funny, you just have a different sense of humor, and that's ok. But he's come a long way from ignorant comic on the show way back, to actually having gained knowledge over the years from being a part of startalk and knowing Neil. Don't be hateful just because someone is different or they aren't your cup of tea.

  • @monsterinhead214

    @monsterinhead214

    5 күн бұрын

    @@ninatrentham8908 the way I see it, the structure of the show sets up Chuck to be insulted. I don't enjoy seeing that.

  • @LSA30
    @LSA30Ай бұрын

    William Shatner is a Canadian treasure!❤

  • @suzannesmith8971

    @suzannesmith8971

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, he is. It is going to be a sad day for us Canadians when he leaves us.

  • @beau-urns

    @beau-urns

    Ай бұрын

    And we share him with the world willingly

  • @FionaEm

    @FionaEm

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@suzannesmith8971 It'll be as sad as when Gordon Lightfoot died - and I say this as an Australian. Both terrific human beings.

  • @gulfy09

    @gulfy09

    Ай бұрын

    He's just a comedian/ actor wtf is special about him

  • @gulfy09

    @gulfy09

    Ай бұрын

    There's a firmament end of this space universe

  • @mariolawrence897
    @mariolawrence8977 күн бұрын

    What a fun and warm conversation.

  • @rayconstantine6761
    @rayconstantine6761Ай бұрын

    That was one amazing conversation. I watched the newly released episodes of Star Trek when I was a teenager. I’m now 72, and Mr. Shatner is still at it. I agree with Neil in two respects especially. One was that we need many more humans on this planet like Bill. The other, I can especially appreciate. “What’s the point of getting older unless you have wisdom to show for it.” It’s difficult - if not impossible - to imagine wisdom and curiosity not being intertwined. I’m still learning.

  • @TillTheLightTakesUs
    @TillTheLightTakesUsАй бұрын

    Now do one with Patrick Stewart!

  • @user-dk3up2nl1m

    @user-dk3up2nl1m

    Ай бұрын

    George Takei

  • @gregorydahl

    @gregorydahl

    25 күн бұрын

    Beakman

  • @gamerzay69

    @gamerzay69

    11 күн бұрын

    Get Richard Dean Anderson on here!

  • @pattishome6285
    @pattishome6285Ай бұрын

    Curiosity consumes me, and it is fascinating, but tiring as well! My grandfather told me when I was young, that we mature til the day we die. I believe he remained a very curious man, and I loved that about him. I miss having good conversations with others who are as curious as I.

  • @marcuscarrozza732
    @marcuscarrozza732Ай бұрын

    Blessings we still have William Shatner still with us . Remember watching him and the Star trek reruns in the early 1970s .

  • @eriolduterion8855
    @eriolduterion8855Ай бұрын

    As I listened to this wonderful interview, I was struck by the HUGE number of absolutely interesting items on display in the background. It would be a great video, and an insight into Dr. Tyson's life, if he could be persuaded to give a commentary on what they are, what they represent to him, how acquired, what they have inspired, or what memories they cue. And, as a book lover, what books he has gracing his shelves, that he has thought valuable enough to retain.

  • @Ender424
    @Ender424Ай бұрын

    I don't have the words to describe how much I appreciate this conversation.

  • @dalpowers
    @dalpowersАй бұрын

    OMG Their voices Together are So Soothing!! Thank you Neal & William! ❣️💯

  • @cooksmary
    @cooksmaryАй бұрын

    Yesssss. Thank you for this presentation, Neil. Two of my favorite people in the universe. And you are just sitting there and having a conversation. Wow.

  • @elizabethlanders9805
    @elizabethlanders9805Ай бұрын

    This was fascinating. And entertaining! I have subscribed. I am looking forward to seeing the You Can Call Me Bill documentary in a movie theater. And more galactic observations and discoveries from you and your team.Thanks for this!

  • @telfordguy34uk
    @telfordguy34ukАй бұрын

    I watched an old episode of the Twilight Zone called Nick of Time (1960) today, and young William Shatner played the male lead . I later learned that he appeared twice , the second episode was called Nightmare at 20,000 feet , and it's that episode that got Shatner noticed . Bless him . 😊

  • @8bitnespunk

    @8bitnespunk

    Ай бұрын

    When they made the Twilight Zone movie, John Lithgow paid such awesome tribute to Nightmare at 20,000 feet.

  • @jacquesjtheripper5922

    @jacquesjtheripper5922

    Ай бұрын

    I remember that hehe.

  • @jnnx

    @jnnx

    Ай бұрын

    We get it, you are young.

  • @ronblack7870

    @ronblack7870

    Ай бұрын

    yes i remember the episode of nightmare at 20,000 ft.

  • @telfordguy34uk

    @telfordguy34uk

    Ай бұрын

    @@jnnx I wish 🤞 😪 🙂

  • @daves1209
    @daves1209Ай бұрын

    What a delight and pleasure to listen to the conversation between the legendary Bill Shatner (a hero of mine since I became a Star Trek fan by watching Star Trek TOS at the age of 5) and the great astrophysicist Neill deGrass Tyson! It's rare these days to get this level of phylosophical/scientific discussions and it is just so enriching. Bill Shatner, his curiosity about nature, about life, his wisdom, his level of knowledge, what a Man, what an inspiration.

  • @dennydiamond8597
    @dennydiamond8597Ай бұрын

    Thank you to both you and Mr. Shatner for a very enjoyable hour. Fascinating!🇨🇦

  • @EazymoneyBicch
    @EazymoneyBicchАй бұрын

    The message u give at 50:58 is AMAZING!!! Thank u for all the wisdom and knowledge u spread to the masses. Ur a great man and I hope u remember that for the rest of ur years.

  • @queenannsrevenge100
    @queenannsrevenge100Ай бұрын

    This episode with Neil’s and Bill’s voices discussing such huge questions is the ultimate cozy ASMR ❤️

  • @Bob-of-Zoid
    @Bob-of-ZoidАй бұрын

    Before I watch, I can already expect this is going to be a ride! Both Neil and William (Even more so) have a way of making it entertaining, and never boring.

  • @scottgordon9504
    @scottgordon9504Ай бұрын

    Two hero's of mine coming together for a discussion. Science meets Fiction. This was amazing, I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

  • @mardochebeauvil2817
    @mardochebeauvil2817Ай бұрын

    My goodness!! This was an absolute gem! Love this conversation with Neil and William. I’m geeked out by the both of them. Thankful for the thoughts and curiosity that drives us all.

  • @jenisemcintyre3839
    @jenisemcintyre3839Ай бұрын

    Many people HAVE knowledge but Neil deGrasse Tyson enjoys SHARING knowledge. In turn, I enjoy learning and am able to retain the concepts Neil presents.

  • @thelyrebird1310
    @thelyrebird1310Ай бұрын

    The Trouble with Tribbles my all time favourite

  • @joanfregapane8683

    @joanfregapane8683

    Ай бұрын

    Mine as well!

  • @ZorellUnderhood
    @ZorellUnderhood14 күн бұрын

    My enjoyment of this amazing interview was tarnished with so many adverts, it felt like one long add, interspersed with the occasional few minutes of interview!

  • @gungadin1389
    @gungadin138925 күн бұрын

    He is a International treasure, I am 57,wasnt even born when TOS started. Thank you sir and the crew of TOS for making my life sweeter

  • @mkpops8766
    @mkpops8766Ай бұрын

    I mean i cant help but see him as captain kirk. But to see two deep thinkers talk makes me feel a little less lonely in this world. Great video

  • @parkermudsen1063
    @parkermudsen1063Ай бұрын

    HOLY SHATNER!! This is like the holy grail of Star Talk. 😯

  • @russellharrell5770
    @russellharrell57706 күн бұрын

    William Shatner’s mind is so sharp at 90+. You took “Live long and Prosper” literally! 😀

  • @paulr6887
    @paulr6887Ай бұрын

    Bill is incredible, very sharp, curious, and articulate. I really enjoyed this conversation.

  • @gplipp6489
    @gplipp6489Ай бұрын

    I understand Mr. Shatner’s lonely statement. Being in a room will there you’ve known all your life but a emotional/ mental connection cannot be made

  • @tsunade20031

    @tsunade20031

    Ай бұрын

    It seems many actors/ performers and many people come into that stage in their lives. Even though you're surrounded by people, you're still alone.

  • @CometSamurai
    @CometSamuraiАй бұрын

    William Shatner needs to be anatomically studied because the guy is almost 100 and he looks DAMN GOOD for his age

  • @GioYoLOL
    @GioYoLOLАй бұрын

    What an amazing interview to wake up to! Thank you so much both of you!

  • @djstarrjunkie
    @djstarrjunkieАй бұрын

    You both combined in conversation is so rare, so delightful. Thank you for making my Holiday that much more interesting and unique~🤩

  • @GrandmasterBBC
    @GrandmasterBBCАй бұрын

    That was fascinating conversation. After all these years, Bill is still out there reaching for the stars.

  • @nakazonegamestreaming896
    @nakazonegamestreaming896Ай бұрын

    I am so happy Mr. Shatner decided to have this conversation with all of us with the loads of interviews and the movie of course. You are a hero dude, thanks as Captain Kirk you took us to places...

  • @lolanatasha
    @lolanatashaАй бұрын

    You are amazing, Neil. This conversation with William was so refreshing, OMG we need more of this. Looking at the names of all the Mars Rovers "curiosity" is the central thread of those.

  • @neilbrucker5985
    @neilbrucker598519 күн бұрын

    This was one of my fav Neil Tyson interviews. And God bless Mr William Shattner, what an absolutely beautiful mind even at 93 years old. Love this dude.

  • @PoppaCYS
    @PoppaCYSАй бұрын

    Shatner is a great conversationalist, and he is very intelligent. I always enjoy his interviews. It's hard to believe that he's 93.

  • @robvangessel3766
    @robvangessel3766Ай бұрын

    I completely relate to the difference between being alone and being lonely. I've been in the biggest crowds and felt lonely. Bereft of the people I'd wished I'd had in my life. But when I'm working on my own stuff, I need to be "alone", but I'm vigorously alive with posititive energy as I create and journey ideas. I think the brain compartmentalizes EVERYTHING, and it depends on the forces of nature v. nurture in your early years as to how you chemically and emotionally react to these things later in life.

  • @marktorch9079
    @marktorch9079Ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this interview/conversation.

  • @tomasalar
    @tomasalarАй бұрын

    Enjoying as always the start talk, great back and forth interview, sometimes Shatner seems the one leading the interview and that's amazing because he is eager the get more knowledge and insights than to boast himself. Thank you for this episode

  • @lisam5744
    @lisam5744Ай бұрын

    I love listening to these podcasts because it gets my mind thinking about a lot of different things. Please keep up the good, cosmic work!

  • @Thunar292
    @Thunar292Ай бұрын

    I have been watching this show for the past 5 years, this is now my favorite episode. :)

  • @mikekelly702
    @mikekelly702Ай бұрын

    Captain Kirk....just turned 93 y/o. Its AMAZING that his mind is as curious and as alert and ALIVE as a 15 year old.

  • @craigmakarowski6460
    @craigmakarowski6460Ай бұрын

    this was such a wonderful conversation, and to see how you both enjoyed it as much as us, Thank you with all my heart 🙂

  • @grahammason5673
    @grahammason5673Ай бұрын

    Two legends in their own right.... Love these 2 humans

  • @davidoshea5183
    @davidoshea5183Ай бұрын

    Good words at the end there Neil 🖖I saw you both at Lincoln Center for the Manhattan presentation of "You Can Call Me Bill". Mr Shatner's restlessness and inquiring mind is what the wold needs. Thank you for this continuation of his message and for the science you eloquently convey. 🖖🖖🖖

  • @ASaleh-bn8dm
    @ASaleh-bn8dmАй бұрын

    20 min in feels like 2 min. Incroyable ! Thank you for both of you. Thank you for having him!

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