Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Science Matters During COVID-19

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Subject: Astronomy
Content of the Lesson: In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice are exploring the value of science and science literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may seem like an obvious fact that science matters during these unprecedented times, but, sometimes it bears repeating. Neil explains why the public needs to listen to scientists and why science is true whether you believe it or not. We discuss the public’s tendency to politicize instead of acknowledge science and objective truths. Discover how scientists warning against the pandemic are being treated similar to scientists warning against climate change. Neil tells us how this pandemic might permanently change the nature of some people’s conduct and practices in daily life. Lastly, you’ll hear why Neil thinks of the coronavirus as an invader from space. All that, plus, Neil offers a cosmic perspective to help guide you through these tough times. This video was done in participation with #livemedaid: https://youtu.be/3TOi4PqpTh4 On May 9, 2020 the scientific community will come together for a first-of-its-kind, live-streamed event in support of Doctors Without Borders / MSF and front-line healthcare workers in the global fight against COVID-19. LIVEMEDAID brings together the world’s leading doctors, scientists, writers, thinkers, and cultural influencers to debate, collaborate, and share ideas about what we can learn from this virus, how to defeat it, and what we can expect as we move toward the future. May 9th. 6 PM ET Pre-Show. 7-11 PM ET Show. Donate and register to win exclusive prizes! livemedaid.com #livemedaid info@livemedaid.com Hope. Resilience. Human Spirit. - About the prints that flank Neil in this video: "Black Swan” & "White Swan" limited edition serigraph prints by Coast Salish artist Jane Kwatleematt Marston. Please visit Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, https://inuit.com/ for more information about this artist and her work. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson


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