June 18th 2024.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has recently responded to an interview in which actor Terrence Howard accused him of attacking his scientific research. Howard was a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience last month and didn't hold back when discussing the criticism he has received from the science community about his flower of life diagram. The Hustle & Flow star claimed that scientists, including Tyson, were rejecting the findings of Nikola Tesla, which he had included in his own research on the Walter Russell Periodic Elements.
When Tyson learned that he had been "name-checked" by Howard, he took the time to review the interview and address each of the actor's claims and theories. In a 17-minute response, the renowned science communicator offered a "peer review" and "critical analysis" of Howard's 36-page treatise, stating that the actor was attempting to "reinvent mathematics and physics."
Tyson acknowledged that Howard's work was the result of his "restless, active mind" but also pointed out that there were many assumptions and statements in the treatise that were "under-informed, misinformed, or simply false." This, according to Tyson, compromised or nullified many of the conclusions drawn by Howard.
One of the points that Tyson critiqued was Howard's opening thesis, which referenced the square root of a number. The actor had stated, "It can never occur that the square root of a given number, when added to itself, is greater than the initial number squared." However, Tyson pointed out that there were numerous examples of this that Howard had overlooked.
Tyson made it clear that his review was not a personal attack, but rather an objective assessment from within the science community. However, he did admit that he could have been more gentle in his response. He also encouraged Howard to seek feedback from other scientists if he was confident in his own theories and believed that Tyson had misunderstood his thesis.
Howard's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience made headlines as he discussed everything from memories in the womb to the potential for humans to "kill gravity." Rogan himself expressed his amazement at Howard's theories, promoting the interview on Instagram and stating that Howard was "brilliant" and that if he was right, it could change the world.
This interview has sparked a lot of discussion and mixed opinions, but one thing is clear - Howard's unconventional theories have captured the attention of many, including Rogan himself. This is a reminder that science is always evolving and that we should remain open to new ideas and theories, even if they challenge our current understanding.
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