Because of the word Meta. Neil invited him to do the show, I'm sure, but there's usually a comic in the mix. I wonder if Zuck nixed a third person being involved so nothing is even accidentally brought up?

@rainmanjr The only criticism I have of Neil deGrasse Tyson is that he thinks he's funny, and he's not. That's why he has co-hosts. I love Neil, but comedy requires the ability to let go of reality for a moment, and his mind is firmly anchored in reality.

@BitFlipper Agreed. Neil also stops to explore, or explain, too many unfunny stuff that the comic (often Chuck Nice) saves him from. In so doing he gets away from the guest but, without him, there would be no guest or show so I overlook it.

Yes.

@rainmanjr There are disadvantages to dropping out of college.

@Stephanie99 Not as far as I've observed.

I’m going with surgery

I really liked the VR look. That will likely soon be a standard thing.

@rainmanjr Yeah it's pretty cool

Yes, yes and "yes"! Even if I understood only the smallest part of what Tyson had to say, it was worth it.
And his speaking style is excellent; lots of information, but not didactic.

It simply could not be improved upon octordle, but I'm afraid I just can't grasp it. Because it is so fascinating, I want to learn more about it by reading about it and watching it more than once in the video.