Summary
The StarTalk Podcast episode with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sarah covers a wide range of topics related to the universe and its origins. They discuss the superstition about a gate at Harvard, the collision of galaxies, and the concept of a cyclic universe. They also touch on déjà vu and the origin of the term "big bang." The conversation is light-hearted and humorous, with some tangents about Roman numerals and changing TV channels.
The hosts also discuss the cosmic microwave background radiation and how it is the leftover radiation from the formation of the universe. They talk about constellations and how they look different from different angles. They also touch on anti-science rhetoric and flat-earthers, with Tyson attributing their existence to a combination of free speech and a failed educational system.
The episode ends with the host bidding the audience to "keep looking up." Overall, the conversation covers various topics related to the universe and its origins, with a friendly and conversational tone.
