Neil deGrasse Tyson | Catalyzing Curiosity

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Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Jim Farley to discuss space exploration, innovation, and what he sees as the inevitability of self-driving cars. Neil also shares his first car, his movie-going pet peeves, and his long list of car names inspired by science.

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00:02 Introduction

00:02 The Challenges of Watching Movies with Experts

01:58 The Worst People to Watch Movies With

02:59 The Mission of Being a Catalyst for Curiosity

04:30 The Importance of Lifelong Learning

05:55 The Excitement of Discoveries in Astrophysics

08:13 The Potential of Space Exploration

09:47 The Billionaire Boys Space Race

15:22 The Impact of Seeing Earth from Space

17:42 Neil's Personal Car Experiences

19:46 The Appeal of Tesla Cars

20:24 The Impact of Automobiles on Society

20:46 The Future of Electric Cars

21:26 Transition from Internal Combustion to Self-Driving Electric Cars

22:03 The Evolution of Car Ownership and Usage

22:26 The Challenges of Modern Vehicle Software

23:34 The Importance of Car Names

23:45 The Influence of Science and Astronomy on Car Names

28:01 The Significance of Car Names in Different Cultures

29:21 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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