Neil deGrasse Tyson’s existential crisis on the role science has played in advancing war

In his science education efforts on programs like “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”, astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson has typically taken an upbeat, curiosity-driven approach to the topic of scientific discovery. But on “Salon Talks” and in his new book, “Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military,” co-authored by researcher Avis Lang, Tyson takes a darker look at the development and use of scientific knowledge.

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