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Quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson

“I don't see why there is no intelligent alien life in the universe.”

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Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, science communicator, and television personality. Born on October 5, 1958, he is renowned for his deep understanding of the cosmos and his ability to popularize scientific knowledge. Tyson grew up in New York City and earned a Ph.D. in astronomy from Columbia University. He served as the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and has been a member of various scientific committees. more

“Our planet has been around only for four and a half billion years. Let's imagine a planet that has life on it such as life is on Earth and it's seven billion years old. Let's say that planet evolved intelligence. Well, that intelligence would be way more advanced than what we call intelligence here on Earth. How long has intelligence been around on Earth as we've come to define it?”

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Author:Neil deGrasse Tyson

“It could be that these other civilizations, if they are far more advanced intellectually than we are, would not even measure our existence as a blip on the intelligence radar. They could be so advanced that we are to them what worms are to us.”

Ifs Existence Civilization Worms Radar

Author:Neil deGrasse Tyson

“I don't live life to be remembered for anything.”

Live Life Remembered

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“I don't need my name anywhere.”

Needs Names

Author:Neil deGrasse Tyson