How Much Would You Pay for the Universe?

I've had very little time to post recently, but I came across this video and wanted to share it.

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson has been one of the most vocal supporters for NASA in the mainstream media.  He has even testified before the Senate on the importance of NASA in space exploration and scientific advancement in general.  NDGT is an excellent writer and speaker.  He is probably the closest thing in astrophysics today to Carl Sagan.  I've read a few of his books, which are fantastic.  He just released a new one about a month ago, Space Chronicles, which sits at the top of my 'to read' list.

Badass

This video is a compilation of many of Dr. Tyson's statements on the subject, and it makes a very compelling case.  The video was put together by Scrunchthethird on Youtube.

It is truly amazing to think about, that in less than 10 years during the decade of the 60's, the US went all the way from forming NASA to landing a man on the moon...  And just this year the US stopped manned space exploration.

It should be noted, that the recent bank bailout would have funded NASA's entire budget for the last 50 years.

Our Future in Space

So while on my flights and in the airport yesterday, I was reading "Death by Black Hole" by Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, noted astrophysicist and director of New York City's Hayden Planetarium.  It's a really interesting read about our universe and various celestial happenings.  For those who don't know, Dr. Tyson has also gained internet notoriety as the "watch out, we got a badass over here" guy.

And Dr. Tyson is indeed a badass, and an excellent writer.  I'd recommend any of his books, which are very accessible to even the layperson.  In lieu of giving you his book to read, I offer instead a panel discussion with NDGT among others, from the TAM (The Amazing Meeting) conference this year in Las Vegas.

TAM Panel - Our Future in Space from JREF on Vimeo.

Dr. Tyson also has a very entertaining podcast, which features a guest every week, at:

www.startalkradio.net  

So check ch-check check check ch-check it out