Neil deGrasse Tyson: StarTalk Live at Kings Theatre – Science and Morality

Summary

The Star Talk podcast episode titled "Science and Morality" features a panel of guests, including Michael Shermer, Father James Martin, and Michael Ian Black. The episode explores the origins and complexities of morality, including its cultural conditioning, animal behavior, and just war theory. The conversation also covers topics such as LGBT rights, contraception, and abortion, with Shermer arguing that science can inform our understanding of these issues. The speakers debate the role of religion and science in shaping moral progress and acknowledge the inherent selfishness of human beings. The episode ends on a positive note, with the idea that the pursuit of science and understanding the universe could bring people together and promote peace. The episode concludes with a thank you to the guests and audience, as well as a shout-out to Wix for their support in building the Star Talk website.