Actor Terrence Howard has some now well-known, distinctive theories about arithmetic and physics. Proponent of the maxim that one multiplied by one equals two, Howard’s theories have largely been ignored or ridiculed by the scientific group. His theories exploded in recognition after his spell-binding solo look on Joe Rogan‘s podcast in May 2024.
On the episode, Howard had claimed that scientist and ‘Cosmos’ presenter Neil deGrasse Tyson had ignored him after he had despatched him a treatise on his theories. This prompted the ‘Star Talk’ host to make a video giving his viewpoint and critically analyzing Howard’s treatise. And followers have been up in arms demanding Rogan convey on a scientist with Howard to handle his novel theories. Which is strictly what the part-time UFC commentator did.
Weinstein thinks Neil deGrasse Tyson could not have correctly understood Howard’s theories
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Joe Rogan enlisted the assistance of mathematical physics Ph.D Eric Weinstein on episode #2171 of the JRE podcast to handle Terrance Howard’s outlandish theories about arithmetic and physics on his podcast. Nonetheless, earlier than they might get into the meat of the theories, Howard expressed objections about Tyson’s response to his final Rogan look.
Howard protested that the scientist’s response was “not fair” and claimed his interplay with the scientist had been misrepresented. This criticism of Tyson rubbed Weinstein the improper approach, and he jumped in to specific his discomfort at his fellow educational being spoken of this fashion. “I don’t want to do it this way. This is a colleague of mine,” Weinstein interjected.
Earlier than he started addressing the ‘Empire’ actor’s theories, Weinstein did comment that Tyson maybe didn’t totally perceive the novel metaphysics and assumptions that the actor was working beneath to give you his theories.
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“And so plunging right into that [Howard’s theories] ]from the beginning, in my opinion is not served very well by having the three of us here. Because the first thing is, what is the nature of Terrance’s ideas? I don’t think Neil [DeGrasse Tyson] actually understood some of your ideas to be entirely honest,” he stated.
Joe Rogan defends Tyson
Nonetheless, Rogan jumped to the world-famous scientist’s protection, declaring that “he did make this one very large response… He did go over the treatise.” However, given the undoubtedly swamped schedule of Tyson, Rogan felt that the scientist could have an excessive amount of on his plate already. Tyson is certainly at the moment gearing up for his ‘Neil deGrasse Tyson Tour’ which is able to start in October this yr and proceed properly into 2025.
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“[But] he only has so much time, you know. He [Weinstein] might be in a position to defend him then. He [Tyson] might be in a position where he’s like look I just said what I said about all this stuff, good luck. I don’t have the time to like sit here and discuss these things in depth,” Rogan informed Howard.
What are your ideas on Terrence Howard’s JRE look with Weinstein?