Neil deGrasse Tyson said that your mind should be blown once a day

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The discussion revolves around the idea presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson that one should experience something mind-blowing in science daily. Participants share personal experiences and thoughts related to this concept, exploring various scientific ideas and phenomena that have had a significant impact on them.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to learn about mind-blowing scientific concepts that others have encountered.
  • Another participant reflects on their own experience of going through days without feeling particularly amazed by anything, suggesting a subjective nature to the experience of being "blown away."
  • A mention of the Gaussian integral is presented, which some may find intriguing or mind-blowing in its mathematical implications.
  • There is a repeated reference to Tyson's statement, indicating its impact on the conversation.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on what constitutes a mind-blowing experience in science, and multiple perspectives on personal experiences are shared.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying interpretations of what it means to have one's mind blown, with no clear definitions or criteria established for such experiences.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson said that your mind should be blown once a day. What are some things that has blown you mind in the realm of science that I can further look into and get my mind blown!
 
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I'm constantly blown away by the fact that I can go through days on end without being blown away by anything.
 
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Nick tringali said:
Neil deGrasse Tyson said that your mind should be blown once a day.

Poor guy.
 
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