Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Message to Politicians: ‘You Don’t Get to Deny Science’

Neil deGrasse Tyson has a few words for those politicians out there denying science. In a four-minute video, which he says contains “what may be the most important words I have ever spoken,” the astrophysicist calls out politicians for denying science.

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Tyson partnered with Redglass Pictures to make Science in America and asks people to educate themselves on science, not only to get a better understanding about how things work but also to make themselves more educated voters.

The video highlights those who deny climate change as well as the anti-vaccine movement.

“Recognize what science is and allow it to be what it can and should be in the service of civilization,” Tyson says. “It’s in our hands.”

Take a look at the video below:

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