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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. He directed the $210 million reconstruction of the Hayden Planetarium and founded its Department of Astrophysics. He has been the director of the Hayden Planetarium since 1996.

Director of the Hayden PlanetariumKnown for Astrophysics, Science communication, AuthorOfficial site

Common themes for Neil deGrasse Tyson include history.

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Podcasts4
Linked books8
LatestOct 13, 2025
Podcasts featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
2 episodes · latest Oct 13, 2025
SmartLess
2 episodes · latest Apr 10, 2025
Modern Wisdom
2 episodes · latest Jan 26, 2023
Joe Rogan Experience
1 episode · latest Nov 30, 2022
Recurring topics
belief in astrology (2)division in society (2)evolution of religious beliefs (2)existential curiosity and mortality (2)

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And this is the title of one of Carl Sagan's books, The Demon Haunted World, Science as a Candle in the Dark.

The Demon Haunted World · belief in astrology

That one is what conflict in the world looks like.

Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization · division in society

When I think about these bigger questions about the universe, meaning purpose, death, why am I here, religion, all these things, so often I think about them through the context and information that I find in your work.

Just Visiting the Planet · existential curiosity and mortality

Well, the universe. Thank you. This is a rich repository of spiritual fulfillment.

Just Visiting This Planet · spiritual fulfillment and wisdom

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