Neil deGrasse Tyson Strongly Disagrees with Steve-O - Wild Ride #183

Steve-O's Wild Ride!
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Chapters & Sections (129)

0:04 Introduction and Context chapter 3
0:04 Neil deGrasse Tyson's Introduction and Humor
1:10 On Political Incorrectness and Specificity
2:11 Advertising and Broader Specificity
3:46 Critique of Astrology and Ego chapter 4
3:46 Ego and the Universe's Perspective
4:17 Alternative View of Astrology
4:47 Explanation of Mercury in Retrograde
5:18 Understanding the Movement of Objects
7:50 Tides and Moon's Gravity chapter 2
7:50 Moon's Gravity and Tides
8:22 Tidal Patterns and Slope of Shoreline
8:53 Tidal Patterns and Earth Rotation chapter 2
8:53 Ferocious Tides and Earth Rotation
9:25 Tidal Bulge and Earth's Rotation
11:33 Miracle Ma Sheets and Promotion chapter 1
11:33 Introduction to Miracle Ma Sheets
12:03 Ancient Beliefs and Planetary Names chapter 5
12:03 Promotion and Discount Code
12:33 Planetary Names and Origins
14:08 Roman and Norse Influences on Naming
14:41 Reclassification of the Moon and Sun
15:13 Ancient Beliefs and Modern Society
15:43 The Flat Earth Theory and Fear of Falling Off chapter 2
15:43 Fear of Falling Off the Edge of the World
16:14 The Development of Understanding and the Concept of Round Earth
16:47 Understanding the Round Earth and the Concept of Time chapter 2
17:18 Time as a Linear Concept and its Limitations
18:20 Measuring Time and the Impact of Relativity
20:00 The Definition of a Second chapter 3
20:00 Atomic vibrations and the definition of a second
21:00 Earth's rotation slowing down
22:02 Factors affecting Earth's rotation
23:35 UFC and Sportsbook Discussion chapter 2
23:35 UFC Promotion and Bonus Bets
24:07 Problem Gambling Resources
24:39 Astrophysics and Moon Theories chapter 3
24:39 Moon's Rotation and Sides
25:07 Alien Bases on the Moon
25:42 Astrophysics and Brain Function
27:15 The Limits of Brain Power and Perception chapter 6
27:15 Teacher's Mantra for Underperforming Students
27:46 Optical Illusions and Brain Function
28:18 The Influence of Chemicals on Perception
28:49 Conscious and Subconscious Processing
29:21 The Cocktail Party Effect and Information Filtering
29:53 Dialects, Language, and Brain Function
30:56 Consciousness and the Universe chapter 6
30:56 Consciousness Creating the Universe
31:30 Alternative Perspectives on Consciousness and Reality
32:01 Collective Consciousness and Objective Truth
32:33 The Double Slit Experiment and the Limits of Observation
33:37 Babble Language Learning App and a Tangent on Multilingualism
34:40 Correcting Misconceptions about the Double Slit Experiment
35:11 Discussion of Peter Pan and Wendy chapter 3
35:11 Peter Pan's Character and Relationship with Wendy
36:41 The Double Slit Experiment and Observer Effect
37:45 Biocentrism and the Limits of Science
38:15 The Double Slit Experiment and Observer Effect chapter
38:45 Quantum Mechanics and Measurement chapter 1
38:45 Measurement in Quantum Mechanics
39:50 Simulation Theory and Free Will chapter 3
39:50 Simulation Theory and the Power of Computing
40:20 Infinite Simulation and Free Will
41:55 Rebuttal to Simulation Theory
42:58 Simulation, Reincarnation, and Unlikely Events chapter 4
42:58 Simulation and the Rebuttal to a Rebuttal
43:31 Lack of Evidence for Reincarnation
44:02 A Possible Example of Reincarnation
44:32 The Rarity of Unlikely Events and the Need for Convincing Evidence
46:37 Confirmation Bias and Child Development chapter 3
46:37 Confirmation Bias in Children's Statements
47:42 Addressing Unreliable Child Testimony
48:43 Reincarnation and the Lack of Evidence
49:45 Discussion on Blue Items and Conspiracy Theories chapter 4
49:45 Oprah's Blue Roof and the Theory of Fire Retardancy
50:15 Scientific Approach to Unusual Phenomena
50:47 Believing Things and Global Warming
51:17 Common Traits of Conspiracy Theories
53:27 The Nature of Time and the Universe chapter 4
53:27 Philosophical and Scientific Limitations in Understanding the Universe
54:32 The Problem of Defining Space-Time and the Big Bang
55:05 Ancient Greek Perspectives on the Nature of Time and Space
56:38 The Limitations of Human Understanding and the Concept of Divinity
57:46 Philosophical Discussion on Time and Space chapter 3
57:46 The Intersection of Time and Space Coordinates
58:16 Removing the Wear Coordinate with Zoom
58:48 Unknown Gaps in Understanding and Astrophysics
59:50 The Nature of God and Human Understanding chapter 3
59:50 Asking the Right Question to God
1:00:22 The Capacity of Human Understanding and Math
1:01:25 Criticism and the Definition of Atheism
1:01:56 Atheist Criticism and Calendar Use chapter 6
1:01:56 Defending the Use of AD and BC
1:02:28 Gregorian Calendar and Christian Construct
1:02:58 Religious Participation in Civilization
1:03:30 Atheist Rebuttals and Godspeed
1:04:02 Cultural Significance of Godspeed
1:05:05 Agnosticism and Faith
1:05:39 Faith and Evidence chapter 4
1:05:39 The Problem with Unproven Beliefs
1:06:11 The Limitations of Religious Texts
1:06:42 The Problem with Unproven Prayer
1:08:15 Personal Truth and Religious Freedom
1:09:20 The Concept of Truth chapter 3
1:09:20 Personal and Political Truths
1:10:20 The Influence of Repetition on Perception
1:11:22 Objective Truths and Science
1:13:30 Introduction and Context chapter 4
1:13:30 Asteroid Sample Return and Science
1:14:02 Spacecraft Mission Details
1:15:07 Science and Trust in Science
1:15:38 Asteroid Sample Analysis and Verification
1:17:12 Asteroid Composition and Potential Discoveries chapter 3
1:17:12 Proton Numbers and Element Creation
1:18:46 Organic Molecules and Meteorite Study
1:19:18 Asteroid Varieties and Gold Market Implications
1:20:19 Personal Experiences and Storytelling chapter 3
1:20:19 Sharing Personal Stories and Experiences
1:20:51 The Importance of Objective Truth in Storytelling
1:22:24 Asteroid Sample and Collision Risk
1:22:57 Asteroids and Deflection chapter 1
1:22:57 Deflecting Asteroids and the Possibility of Defense Systems
1:23:58 Asteroid Impact and Climate Change chapter 5
1:23:58 Asteroid Impact and Probability of Hit
1:24:29 Disrupting World Lines and Orbital Calculations
1:25:01 Hurricane Models and Climate Change
1:26:05 Phone Call Interruption and Final Question
1:26:37 Moon Colonization and Food on the Moon

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