Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Why Having a “Cosmic Perspective” Will Help You Do Life Better

Today’s guest is the legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Tyson is the director of the <a href="https://www.amnh.org/research/hayden-planetarium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History</a>, the host of the Emmy nominated podcast, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@StarTalk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Talk</a>, and the recipient of 21 honorary doctorates. He also has an asteroid named in his honor. Tyson’s latest book is right up our alley on the show. It's called <a href="https://neildegrassetyson.com/books/2022-09-starry-messenger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization</a> and it’s basically about how taking a scientific perspective can improve your life—and the world.   In this episode we talk about: Applying a scientific lens to our emotionsThe importance of intellectual humilityHow the knowledge of death brings meaning to life Neil’s long view of social mediaWhether we are living in a simulationNeil's personal mental health regimeAnd whether there is intelligent life in the universe Full Shownotes:<a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/neil-degrasse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/neil-degrasse-tyson-594 </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him to try something he otherwise never would have considered: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% Happier. On this show, Dan talks with eminent meditation teachers, top scientists, and even the odd celebrity. Guests include everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. On some episodes, Dan ventures into the deep end of the pool, covering subjects such as enlightenment and psychedelics. On other episodes, it’s science-based techniques for issues such as anxiety, productivity, and relationships. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train, just like working your bicep in the gym. Your progress may be incremental at first, but like any good investment, it compounds over time.New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.