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How is scientific truth usually characterized, contrasting it with pure mathematics?
What causes fundamental limits to knowledge regarding the future states of complex systems?
Which category of questions is science scientifically ill-equipped to answer based on its methodology?
What primary characteristic must a hypothesis possess to qualify as a scientific claim?
What specific challenge does science face when attempting to capture subjective, first-person experience (qualia)?
How does the act of observation generally impact the physical system being measured?
What event typically triggers a major scientific revolution or paradigm shift?
What fundamental limitation does the problem of induction impose on scientific certainty?
When scientific findings move from research into the public sphere, what common misunderstanding about certainty arises?
How does the reasoning process for achieving absolute certainty contrast with that of scientific knowledge?
In the context of scientific discovery, what does the phrase 'we now know' often signify?
From which institution did Neil deGrasse Tyson earn his Ph.D. in Astrophysics?
What is Neil deGrasse Tyson's current primary professional role mentioned in the text?
Where did Tyson complete his undergraduate education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree?
What specific field of study was Tyson's Master of Arts degree in?
Which television series, created and hosted by Tyson, blends science discussion with popular culture?
Beyond scientific acumen, what does leading the Hayden Planetarium require, according to the text?
How do some active researchers judge Tyson's current output differently than the public?
What is often sacrificed for clarity when communicating science to reach millions?
What is the frequent distinction drawn by some active researchers regarding Tyson's career focus?
What teaching role has Tyson held beyond his degrees?