Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Your Ego and the Cosmic Perspective

“All you can do is sit back and bask in your relevance to the cosmos.” In this short video, theoretical physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson puts our ego into the perspective of the enormous universe. …

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Why Words, Names, and Labels matter

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why words, names, and labels matter. The lesson? Choose your words carefully. The universe is hard enough. The last thing the universe needs is a complex lexicon laid down …

Changing Minds: It Takes More than Facts

When is the last time someone told you a fact that caused you to change your mind? It’s likely you can’t think of a verifiable example. And yet, when it comes to trying to persuade others, …