Carl Sagan's influence on Neil Tyson.

[420simpson]

i know it is a youtube cliche to say 'do you see the dislike bar, either do I' but i really cant see a dislike bar on this. not even a litle tiny bit of red on that bar!

[tubebooboob]

"...Its cycles run from our ordinary day and night to a day and night of Brahma, 8.64 billion years long. Longer than the age of the Earth or the Sun and about half the time since the Big Bang. And there are much longer time scales still."

[tubebooboob]

Two parts: "The Hindu religion is the only one of the world's great faiths dedicated to the idea that the Cosmos itself undergoes an immense, indeed an infinite, number of deaths and rebirths. It is the only religion in which the time scales correspond, to those of modern scientific cosmology..."

[matthaufan97]

I can hardly wait for 2013, for the sequel to Carl Sagan's Cosmos, in which Neil Degrasse Tyson will be hosting it. Downside it will be on fox, not PBS.

[vicksoma]

@matthaufan97 Cosmos being on FOX is a good thing. The people who watch FOX are the people who need to see Cosmos the most. By putting it on FOX, they are essentially guaranteeing that its impact will be greater, because everyone who is planning to watch it anyway will go to FOX, and FOX viewers will trust it more because it's on that channel.

[hades1009]

This made me cry :)

[deathstreaks]

Neil degrasse is a true genius, if you want to read more about questions asked to him check this reddit article out: reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/mat­eq/i_am_neil_degrasse_tyson_am­a/

[sockyquest]

Didn't think it was possible that Carl Sagan could go up in my estimation, but he just did.

[MelleB90]

@sockyquest someone wrote up an anecdote (you know what Carl said about extraordinary claims though) of someone who claimed to have worked at a pizza delivery.

One night of similar frosty weather Carl Sagan ordered 3 large pepperonis and invited the delivery guy in for a scotch, because it was so cold and he delivered it fast.

There were some very happy people in the house and it smelled of a certain herb.

Most amazing person ever to have lived, Neil Tyson is second.

[mest9599]

i watched this 3 times because it made me so happy each time

[PorGaymer]

"Im in his office, he reches back, pulls out some of his weed, smoked it with me."

"He wrights his home phone on a sheet of paperm, saying: "If you want some more of that Milkywayskunk call me"

[kylecpcs]

This literally makes me want to cry. Not only for the kindness of Sagan, the duty and humility of Tyson, but for the scientific abandonment our generation as a whole. We are slowly transitioning back to the dark ages.

[superwowie111]

These people are one in a billion. And instead of giving them the recognition for there invaluable contributions to humanity, we make shows like Jersey Shore and listen to people like Kanye West. We are so fucked in the long run.

[SeltsamerAttraktor]

That man had some good luck there.

[massawang]

Brought tears to my eyes. There really are good people in this world.



[Bot23]

I'd have loved to burn up a fatty with Sagan.

[Bot23]

He said doody.

[ItsRG4M3R]

hehe duty

[quinnly23]

I was waiting for the moment where Sagan was gonna smoke him out.

[FantasmaTom]

@Blurtex33 To poet. ;)

[FantasmaTom]

@Blurtex33 Racist.

[FantasmaTom]

@Blurtex33 Oh gawd. Not the old 'Pretend to be Christian, make solid arguement, then pretend to be Chinese' trick. FML. I fell for it again.

[FantasmaTom]

@Blurtex33 Also, btw, most people (like me, an Athiest) acknowledge that Christ was real. There are records of that. You're getting him confused with god/s.

[Blurtex33]

@FantasmaTom To be fair, There is no contemporary evidence for Jesus’ existence or the Bible’s account of his life; no artefacts, dwellings, works of carpentry, self-written manuscripts, court records, eyewitness testimony, official diaries, birth records, reflections on his significance or written disputes about his teachings. Nothing survives from the time in which he is said to have lived.

[FantasmaTom]

@Blurtex33 Okay, fair enough. But I don't think many Athiests go around saying "I don't belive in Christ's existence". Thanks for the understanding reply (:.

[Blurtex33]

@FantasmaTom Who are you why do you comment to me i have no idea what you say

[PBDPBD]

@FantasmaTom "christ" is a translation of "messiah". The Jesus stories are probably based on a real person, but to call him "christ" is a religious (or rather, a christian) proclamation.

[FantasmaTom]

@Blurtex33 You don't have to. Really. No offence.

[soonercameron]

@Blurtex33 Not sure I see the connection?

[nocliper101]

This really gives insight to how great of a person Carl Sagan was to anyone with any doubt. There is no one I would rather meet then Carl Sagan, I'm saddened by the fact I never knew of him when he was alive...though, through his books, his speeches, he lives on...He did with me like I'm sure has happened to many others...he taught me to learn, to be educated, be compassionate, caring...and above all, loving of my fellow man.

[Kalevala87]

I'd show this video to anyone claiming scientists are arrogant pricks. 

[DrMattMusic]

Love this story, Neil. Composer Richard Hoffmann at Oberlin was like that for me.

[Furryscott]

Wow, I have the utmost respect for people like that that can be so humble to others, despite what "celebrity" can do to a person.

[yarahahrwe]

how much better off we'd be as a country were it run by people like this

[HamIsDie]

Who the fuck dislikes this video???

[eikons]

@HamIsDie Christians.

[Printercupmouse]

This is my favourite black guy.

[SolidCorn]

@Printercupmouse A man of great intelligence reduced down to his race. Amazing...

[Printercupmouse]

@SolidCorn He's my favourite intelligent black guy.

[slipknotjake]

beautiful

[VENIVIDIVICl]

I'd love to rewind my life a few years back to high school and get into the sciences. I'm 18 now, and have embarked on a career in business which I doubt I'll ever sway from. It seems as if Scientists start young.

[cowsforeveryone]

@VENIVIDIVICl 18? really? you ARE young.

[Fiska]

@VENIVIDIVICl Switch majors. I've known people who have switched from business to engineering and other sciences and done well. It's never too late.

[666ThaScarecro666]

@Fiska Its never too late to be in even bigger debt.

[soonercameron]

@VENIVIDIVICl Do what drives you. If that's not the path you are on, then you can always find a new path, even if it takes a little extra time.

[YKZElite]

watch out (you know how it ends....)

[UnoriginalGary]

Carl Sagan had clearly read How To Win Friends And Influence People.

[Metabl1p]

So... did he end up staying at Sagan's place?

[Mrmoe198]

two people passed out from the awesomeness of NDT and fell upon their terminal, accidentally clicking the dislike icon.

[shadowmagix]

What a beautiful story! Thank you for uploading this. I miss Dr. Sagan so much.

[Blurtex33]

SAGAN

WAS

BOSS

[ColloidalWarrior]

I think I might apply at Neils school so he'll give me a tour of his lab...

[MrDrDuffman]

saturday morning in the snow!!!!!

[jacobmorr]

I love both of these men.

[robertcute164]

how awesome was that

[insidious420]

This is so awesome. Sagan & Tyson are two of the greatest, humblest, and warmest minds in recent human history.

[goodolarchie]

When you think about it, the gift being given is the Universe. That's a pretty amazing gift for one man to give.

[evergrim]

I teared up at the end. What a great and nice man.

[voracious32]

What an amazing man Sagan was.

[kryp10yt]

+Infinity Charisma.

[N0tsaved]

Carl Sagan, with all his faults (and let's not pretend he was without them, he probably wouldn't have liked that with the way he approached life and reality), was quite possibly the greatest advocate for scientific progress and also an especially avid voice for the progress of people as well.

He lived his philosophy of searching for truth through rigourous skepticism and desire for evidence as well as striving to be the best person he could be. He is a role model for all of humanity.

[MarcusHab]

I like how the interviewer asked the question, then he and the audience stfu and let the man speak his juicy words.

[ilackedtheheart]

I'm sure Sagan would have been proud to know that Tyson is going to be the new voice of Cosmos. I can't wait to see the sequel, it's about time American TV caught up with the BBC with all the shows they are making about the universe.

[truman890]

...man tears....

[Antebios]

LIKE A BOSS

[N0tsaved]

@Antebios

You could say that Carl Sagan showed us how to take care of his fellow man like a boss. :3

[zmstall]

these are the kinds of people that should lead nations...

[illmurray]

Great story.

[derpsauce]

WHO THE FUCK BROUGHT ONIONS IN HERE?!

[ThePurpleView]

ONIONS.

[Sargeras66]

But despite all that, Neil Tyson still chose to go to Harvard.

[NovemberBegin]

I think I would literally piss my pants.

[maximummask]

2 people were expecting a rickroll

[nousernameideasleft]

Has it ever occurred to any of you that someone may have actually accidentally hit the dislike button when they meant to press like?

[1701what]

NEIL TYSON YOU ARE MY SPIRIT ANIMAL

[BetterCaIISauI]

I'm legitimately confused as to how anyone could actually dislike this.

[fayez20008]

بطرااااان بس وش السالفة :)

[bazookacidal]

i cry

[webmastertool]

1:28 i have this doody lmfao.

[below66]

Thanks for the AMA buddy! You are a great inspiration.

[CaptBart]

WHO THE HELL would dislike this?!...must be a fox news viewer..

[webmastertool]

@CaptBart or fox news themselves.

[CaptBart]

@webmastertool MY god they are insidious! Why do they hate Science so?!

[scarrolll9]

man tears just occured

[mrletternumber]

Such an awesome story.



[LEANSocialFocus]

BCLC - Be Cool Like Carl

[rounder421]

After reading all the positive comments and seeing zero dislikes, I would like to give you all a hug. For Science.

[theoriginal72]

Hehehe, he has a doody.

[contheist]

Puts a knot in my throat, so awesome.

[MrNathaniel2008]

If Carl Sagan approves of you, so do I. I can't wait to see how Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey turns out :D

[TheShadowWw]

is he going to get a lot mail/eMail after this

[birond]

It is great to see knowledge and sensibility passed through to the next generation.

[EosRatatosk]

that was awesome.

[d0m1989]

This is how one man can change the live of some one else by just being nice.

[Aofex]

Wow, our world would be a better place with more people like Neil and Carl.

It's so rewarding when you worry about others and not only yourself.

[maxpepper]

Two Nerd Ballers.

[BoatNectar]

I would cry if Carl Sagan did that to me. Neil you lucky bastard.

[drizzt5555]

I love this man.

[ViperRob42]

Grats to Dr. Tyson for being selected to host a new updated version of COSMOS to air in 2013 on Fox!

[juanquinteros]

@ViperRob42 Can't wait.

[ricardofuego]

What a beatiful inspiring story...

[JackBlair2]

Sagan - hack.

Tyson - Hack Jr.

[mikeylikesit2675]

@JackBlair2 jackblair2-douchey troll.

[MrHenigans]

@JackBlair2 = Ignorant Asshole

Tyson = A man who inspired by the giving Sagan and it turned does the same.

[adrenacrumb]

Haha what the hell, he still decided to go to Harvard after that?

[blenderpanzi]

@adrenacrumb In another interview he explained why: he knew that professors change universities all the time and Harvard had the much better+bigger astronomy department. So choosing the university just because of Carl Sagan would not have been a wise decision.

[andrewbs13]

Neil is our generations Carl Sagan

[TheBigKiller]

@andrewbs13 And hopefully our next generation will be full of them.

[Sephlock]

@andrewbs13 But he killed Pluto!

[smartwarlord]

@Sephlock

Tyson didn't actually have any control over the status of Pluto.

Pluto was not killed, it was never a planet, we screwed up. 

[rickiex]

@Sephlock

it came to discover that there was many more ice/rock planet size floating around in the outter part of our solar system. pluto was one of those, so if we consider pluto still a planet, we must add like several other planets to the list. so what they did, was to narrow it down to what is classified as a planet. and pluto was just a icy ball of rock

[Sephlock]

@rickiex Sure! The more the merrier!

:P.

[Castillo3Castro]

@andrewbs13  noo..... Neil deGrasse tyson is our generations Neil deGrasse tyson