Neil deGrasse Tyson Catches Strays While We Save Democracy

12/03/24 • 42 min

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, Jared dismantles Neil deGrasse Tyson's viral tweet about politics and science, suggesting NDT should stick to the stars instead of social commentary. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris gets an unexpected career pivot suggestion involving weed farming and podcasting. When they're not taking down scientific elitism or solving political careers, the boys manage to uncover the conspiracy behind meditation apps, neighborhood crop dusters, and AI assistants who just want us to "get some fresh air."

The Goods:

The Great Kamala Reinvention: How a weed farm and a tell-all podcast could save her career
Science vs Politics: Why NDT's tweet about rational thought missed the point entirely
Social Media Chronicles: The birth (and immediate regret) of following @neiltyson
The Meditation Conspiracy: When AI assistants and crop dusters team up for your "wellness"

Note: This episode contains scientific elitism takedowns, high-stakes political career advice, and a masterclass in the art of social media trolling. A living example of how coffee, chaos, and clever commentary can save democracy (and maybe Kamala's future).

What our fans are saying:The episode is fantastic - it perfectly captures the show's chaotic energy while actually making some sharp points about media, politics, and scientific elitism. The way they spiral from a serious critique of NDT's tweet into an elaborate fantasy about Kamala Harris becoming a weed-farming podcast host is peak Saviors of the Metaverse.

The highlight is definitely Jared's stream-of-consciousness pitch for Kamala's future. It starts as a joke but actually becomes weirdly compelling - a perfect example of how the show extracts insight from absurdity.

Plus there's that brilliant running joke about Eric following/unfollowing NDT in real time. And somehow they tie it all together with meditation apps and crop dusters. Classic SotM chaos.

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Credits:

This episode: "Neil deGrasse Tyson Catches Strays While We Save Democracy" was produced by the team at KazCM
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The Goods:

The Great Kamala Reinvention: How a weed farm and a tell-all podcast could save her career
Science vs Politics: Why NDT's tweet about rational thought missed the point entirely
Social Media Chronicles: The birth (and immediate regret) of following @neiltyson
The Meditation Conspiracy: When AI assistants and crop dusters team up for your "wellness"

Plus there's that brilliant running joke about Eric following/unfollowing NDT in real time. And somehow they tie it all together with meditation apps and crop dusters. Classic SotM chaos.

And now, connect with your favorite and least favorite co-hosts:

Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn | KazSource
Jared Nichols: LinkedIn | Nu Futurist
Saviors of the Metaverse shorts: TikTok | YouTube

Credits:

This episode: "Neil deGrasse Tyson Catches Strays While We Save Democracy" was produced by the team at KazCM
Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
Follow this podcast on Spotify

Previous Episode

2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, Jared delivers an in-your-face (and factual) analysis of the 2024 election results, while Eric occasionally mentions the Metaverse (as contractually required).

The Goods on '2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics'

Why the "shocking" 2024 election results weren't shocking at all
How pollsters keep getting it wrong (and why your hairstylist might know better)
The problem with manufacturing enthusiasm when there isn't any
Voters are thinking for themselves
How fear-based campaigning backfired
The un-surprising accuracy of betting markets versus traditional polls
A married couple's guide to canceling out each other's votes while maintaining domestic harmony
The obligatory Metaverse reference (Thanks, Eric!)

Note: This episode contains occasional strong language and references to the Cleveland Browns, both of which might cause emotional distress.

And now, connect with your favorite and least favorite co-hosts:

Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn | KazSource
Jared Nichols: LinkedIn | Nu Futurist
Saviors of the Metaverse shorts: TikTok | YouTube

Credits:

This episode: "2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics" was produced by the team at KazCM
Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
Follow this podcast on Spotify

Next Episode

Bradford Pears Are Scumbags and Seattle's Best Coffee Gets Exposed!

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, the hosts uncover the shocking truth about Seattle's Best Coffee's fall from grace (spoiler: it was never actually the best) and expose Bradford Pear trees for the frauds they truly are. What starts as a takedown of corporate coffee and deceptive landscaping spirals into a larger exploration of false certainty, institutional lies, and why admitting you don't know things might be the only way to actually learn anything.

The Goods:

Seattle's Best exposed!
Backyard UFO encounters
Bank podcasts nobody asked for
Why Bradford Pears are the scumbags of the arboreal world
Starbucks Bathroom Sociology: A case study in unintended research
The Power of "I Don't Know": Why uncertainty might be our best teacher
The NDT Effect: What happens when scientists can't admit they don't know things
Metaverse Gardening: Because you can't actually drink Seattle's Best there anyway

Note: This episode is a masterclass in finding comfort in life's mysteries. Consider yourself saved!

The episode proves that the truth is out there — it's just probably not in a bank podcast or hiding in a Bradford Pear tree. Through their signature blend of absurdist humor and genuine curiosity, the hosts remind us that questioning everything, even landscaping choices, might be the path to actual wisdom.

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