Neil deGrasse Tyson's latest book, Starry Messenger, analyzes real-world issues like race, gender and politics using scientific methods. In a recent interview with Tyson, we asked why he thought it was important to view these issues through a scientific lens. He answered in true Tyson fashion, "Well, nobody else was."
Starry Messenger wants us to take a step back and look at contradictions from a different perspective — a cosmic perspective if you will. Tyson takes a rational approach to the topics that divide us and the ideals we question. This book may make you rethink your place in the Universe.
What we wanted to know in our interview was what led Tyson here. What inspirations and experiences drove him to where he is today so he could share this book with all of us? Strap in; it's quite the cosmic ride.
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