A Scientist's View of War

What is science’s role in warfare? Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his thoughts on war and begs the question: why can’t we all just get along? For more of Neil'...

A Scientist's View of War
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4.9M views • Mar 13, 2026
A Scientist's View of War

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What is science’s role in warfare? Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his thoughts on war and begs the question: why can’t we all just get along?

For more of Neil's thoughts on war, explore 'Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military' — https://amzn.to/4cQhgUu

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Timestamps:
00:00 - On War
00:43 - Scaling Combat
04:17 - Mutual Assured Destruction & Nuclear Winter
07:49 - Scientists Role in Warfare
09:15 - Neil’s Realtionship to Warfare
13:19 - Reasons Why People Fight
16:49 - UFOs

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Mar 13, 2026

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