About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by scientists who are often ignored or ridiculed for their truths.

What happens when scientists are right and nobody wants to hear it? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the frustrating history of brilliant minds who were ignored, mocked, and punished for telling the truth with science writer Matt Kaplan.

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly

Guest: Matt Kaplan

Topics covered

• scientific truth
• history of science
• ignored scientists
• science communication
• frustration in science

Keywords

• scientists
• truth
• science writer
• history
• ignored
• mocked
• punished

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: science, education

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