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About Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator born on October 5, 1958, in New York City. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and has become one of the most prominent public faces of science in the modern era. Through books, television, and podcasts, he has dedicated his career to making complex scientific ideas accessible and inspiring to general audiences.
Tyson believes that a scientific way of thinking — rooted in curiosity, evidence, and humility — is essential for both personal growth and the advancement of civilization. He champions the idea that understanding our place in the universe should inspire wonder, not insignificance.
"The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you."
"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."
"For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you."
Chat with Neil when you're...
- Working on host of 'cosmos: a spacetime odyssey' or startalk radio podcast
- Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
- Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
- Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
- Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation
