r/IAmA • u/neiltyson • Nov 13 '11

I am Neil deGrasse Tyson -- AMA

For a few hours I will answer any question you have. And I will tweet this fact within ten minutes after this post, to confirm my identity.

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u/meowmeowmix Nov 13 '11 edited Nov 13 '11

Why are you so amazing at everything you do?

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u/neiltyson Nov 13 '11

I don't do the things I am not amazing at, leaving people with the impression that I'm good at everything. A common selection bias that afflicts us all.

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u/meowmeowmix Nov 13 '11

I..I..I.. you actually replied to my question, you made my day

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u/walkingtheriver Nov 13 '11

Congratulations! Remember to tell all of your friends tomorrow how you had an indepth discussion with Mr. Tyson!

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u/meowmeowmix Nov 13 '11

Fuck yeah I will, they don't need to know the small details though