Neil deGrasse Tyson & Janna Levin Answer Mind-Blowing Fan Questions

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Chapters & Sections (74)

0:04 Philosophical and Scientific Concepts chapter 3
0:04 The Nature of Time and Space
1:03 Realism and Quantum Mechanics
2:07 Introduction to Guest Chuck
3:42 Introduction to Pioneer Works and the Intersection of Art and Science chapter 3
3:42 Founding and Mission of Pioneer Works
4:14 Pioneer Works' Approach to Interdisciplinary Collaboration
5:15 Community Building and Engagement at Pioneer Works
6:47 Planning and Aspirations for a New Observatory chapter 1
6:47 Discussion of Telescope Options and Quality
7:19 Museum Quality Telescope Restoration and Exhibition chapter 3
7:19 Restoration and Refurbishment of Museum Quality Telescope
7:50 Engineering and Craftsmanship of Lenses
8:23 The Importance of Science and Discovery
10:30 The Nature of Science and Understanding chapter 4
10:30 Diverse Accounts and the Bigger Picture
11:31 Newton, Einstein, and Building Upon Previous Knowledge
12:01 Continental Drift and the Evolution of Scientific Understanding
12:31 Cosmic Curiosity and Patreon Membership Perks
14:06 Introduction and Grand Adventure chapter 5
14:06 Bringing the Universe Down to Earth and Mind-Blowing Questions
14:37 Susceptibility to Blowing Minds and Gift
15:09 Stretchability of SpaceTime and Dark Matter Observations
16:12 Philosophical Challenges in Water and SpaceTime
16:43 Probing Energies and Accelerators
17:13 Quantum Physics and SpaceTime chapter 3
17:13 SpaceTime Quantization and Quantum Gravity
18:14 Gravity as an Emergent Property
19:45 Alternative Perspectives on Gravity and Reality
20:47 Quantum Gravity and SpaceTime chapter 4
20:47 The Plank Length and Quantum of SpaceTime
21:18 Limitations of Perspective and Scale
22:21 Quantization of SpaceTime and Gravity
23:52 Field Theory and Alternative Descriptions
24:25 Einstein's Theory of General Relativity chapter 4
24:25 Rewriting Einstein's Theory in Field Theory Language
24:59 Discussion on Entanglement and the Observable Universe
25:29 Einstein's Early Life and Career
27:03 The Eclipse of 1919 and Edington's Expedition
28:06 Einstein's Fame and the Eclipse chapter 4
28:06 Einstein's Fame and the Eclipse of 1918
28:37 Klauser Experiment and Local Universe
29:07 Einstein-Podolski-Rosen Argument
29:37 Quantum Entanglement and Non-Local Behavior
30:39 Quantum Mechanics and Non-Local Behavior chapter 1
30:39 Implications of Quantum Mechanics on Local Concepts
31:09 Star Talk Plus Channel Announcement chapter 1
31:09 Science Fiction and Non-Local Behavior
31:41 Introduction to Schod Ander's Cat and Topology chapter
32:11 Compact and Finite Universe Topology chapter
32:43 Dimensions and Quantum Effects chapter
35:18 Compactification of Space-Time Dimensions chapter 3
35:18 Alternative Dimension and Relativity
36:20 Spatial Rotation and Lorentz Boost
37:55 Compactification of Space-Time Dimensions and the Grandfather Paradox
38:58 Introduction to Many Worlds Interpretation chapter 4
38:58 Hugh Everett's Many Worlds Interpretation and Quantum Fluctuations
40:01 Critique of the Many Worlds Interpretation
41:03 Analogies with Music and Superposition
42:06 Illustrating the Many Worlds Interpretation with Particle States
42:37 Quantum Mechanics and the Multiverse chapter 4
42:37 Interpreting Quantum Mechanics and the Multiverse
43:39 The Nature of Reality and Determinism
44:43 Coin Tosses and the Multiverse
45:45 Time Dilation and Black Holes
46:16 Black Hole Time Dilation and Relativity chapter 3
46:16 Time Dilation Outside the Event Horizon
46:47 Relativistic Effects on Time and Vibration
48:22 Quantum Teleportation and Entanglement
49:57 Quantum Physics and Identical Particles chapter 4
49:57 The Concept of a Repeating Universe and Identical Particles
50:27 Fundamental Particles and Black Holes
51:29 Black Hole Properties and Hawking Radiation
53:03 Reflections on the Nature of Reality

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