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Answering Questions All About Aliens, with Charles Liu
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Charles Liu explore the scientific and philosophical implications of alien life, from the physics of interstellar travel to the societal impact of first contact and the human tendency to project our own fears onto extraterrestrials.
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Ask Neil Anything, January 2026 | Free Patreon Exclusive
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from simulation theory glitches and black hole physics to the etymology of 'nice' and Star Trek's vision of a conflict-free future.
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