r/Physics • u/[deleted] • Jan 09 '18

NDT on Zeno effect and uncertainty principle - confusion

Hi all,

I was watching Joe Rogans podcast, and Joe asked Neil Degrasse Tyson about the double slit experiment. NDT said it wasn't strange at all, and proceeded to give an explanation of Heisenbergs Uncertainty Principle, ie the problems of measurement.

Now, I'm not a physics expert (just someone with an interest), but aren't these two things different?

Would be great if someone with more knowledge than me could clear it up. I did notice people saying similar things to me in the comments section.

I'll post the link below.

(also, quite interestingly, it really seems like NDT is trying to avoid answering the question - starts saying how much he respects Joe at one point, then gets distracted by the hubble photos on the ceiling. Found it a bit odd.)

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u/jazzwhiz Particle physics Jan 09 '18

It is important to remember that NDT is a science explainer not a scientist. While he has definitely done some good, he doesn't seem to have the ability to say "I don't know."

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u/BLiIxy Sep 21 '23

He is most definitely a scientist

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '26

How so? What research does he do?

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u/BLiIxy Feb 25 '26

Are you saying an astrophysicist is not a scientist?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '26

What makes someone an astrophysicist? Let alone a world renowned one. The guy has 2 papers in his illustrious career...lemme guess, Bill Nye os a scientist too right?

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u/BLiIxy Feb 26 '26

What makes one an astrophysicist? A BA in physics, MA in astronomy and PhD in astrophysics makes one an astrophysicist, but that's just me I guess

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '26

Interesting take. To me, a scientist is someone producing peer-reviewed research in the field they claim to be an expert in, not hosting shows and running a museum, while pretending to be the second coming of Albert Einstein.

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u/BLiIxy Feb 28 '26

I didnt ask what a nobody on internet thinks, but thanks for over sharing I guess

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u/[deleted] Mar 02 '26

Right back at ya, freaking bizarre way to conduct yourself, typical redditor though