Space Quotes by Nathan Myhrvold

8 Space quotes by Nathan Myhrvold

Nathan Myhrvold’s knack for detail extends to the cosmos. In this short set of eight, his observations provide a crisp, analytical glimpse into how he views the expanse.

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Ultimately, my Ph.D. is in mathematical physics, focusing on quantum field theory and curved space-time, and I worked with Stephen Hawking.

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We collectively have a special place in our heart for the manned space flight program - Apollo nostalgia is one element, but…

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Most visions of extraterrestrial life are actually steeped in human hubris. The fictional extraterrestrials of 'Star Trek' or a hundred other space…

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Sooner or later the space program will need to save us by detecting and deflecting an incoming asteroid.

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There is a one-in-300 chance that Earth will be struck on March 16, 2880, by an asteroid large enough to destroy civilization…

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Within NASA, the shuttle is perhaps the least-groundbreaking project. Recall that Apollo was about creating brand-new technologies that did something unprecedented -…

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Another random thing I do is the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI. And you may be familiar with the movie 'Contact,'…

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Most estimates of the mortality risk posed by asteroid impacts put it at about the same risk as flying in a commercial…

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