I've tried to find a link to this show, but I can't find it, which is just as well. Either way, the Discovery Channel had a show on the other day about scientists that have basically thought of a new world and what new organisms could live there. At first it seemed like a joke, but they were really serious about it. We argued whether or not these guys were full of it or not, and couldn't really conclude anything other than they probably were.
Last night I went to a book signing for Neil deGasse Tyson, who's written many awesome books about space and black holes. He was also apparently the leader of the panel that renamed Pluto. He's basically a genius, awesome human being, and a really great public speaker.
Anyway, when he signed my book I asked him about those guys that make their own worlds and create their own potential animals and life forms. Here was his response:
"Those guys aren't scientists. Let's just pretend that we don't call that "science." It just sort of passes over for science, but it's not real."
Thank you for that Neil.
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