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Neil deGrasse Tyson on deepfakes, being a 'buzzkill' and what keeps him up at night | CBC News
- Tyson warns deepfakes could unravel the internet and threaten informed democracy if not restrained.
- He emphasizes the need for critical thinking education to combat misinformation.
- Tyson reflects on what keeps him up at night: whether humanity can figure out the universe.
- He notes rapid advances, suggesting big leaps in science may happen in the future.
- Tyson defends accurate science in cinema, calling out myths while accepting critique as a 'buzzkill'.
- He speaks about being called a ‘buzzkill’ and seeks the same respect for scientific expertise as any other field.
- Tyson discusses near-Earth objects and cosmic discoveries beyond traditional limits.
- The interview was conducted by Nicole Mortillaro, CBC News' senior science reporter.
- Tyson highlights the space community’s progress from past to present discoveries.
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