Summary
The Star Talk podcast episode titled "Science in Pop Fiction with Neil deGrasse Tyson" features discussions on various pop-fiction topics, including the use of repellents in Batman, the concept of magic in Doctor Strange, and the idea of invisibility technology. The hosts and guest provide their opinions and insights on these topics in a humorous and conversational tone. They also answer questions from listeners, including what superpower they would like to have that could be enabled by gene editing and what Dr. Neil Tyson's Neil signal would look like. The hosts also discuss various scientific concepts such as the use of centrifugal force for simulated gravity in space travel and the existence of a quantum realm. The episode ends with a brief sign-off from Neil deGrasse Tyson, who thanks his guests and encourages listeners to keep looking up. The episode is sponsored by Curiosity Stream, which offers a sci-fi documentary called Fanomenon for $2.99 per month.
