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Neil deGrasse Tyson on whether war in space is coming
Neil deGrasse Tyson says astrophysicists are mostly peace-loving scientists, but have always been complicit in warfare. He also explains what war in space could look like, but why it’s unlikely to happen. His new book is titled “Accessory to War.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 53m ListenNeil deGrasse Tyson says astrophysicists are mostly peace-loving scientists, but have always been complicit in warfare. He also explains what war in space could look like, but why it’s unlikely to happen. His new book is titled “Accessory to War.”
Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Photo by Chris Cassidy.
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