Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2023-06-09

Books mentioned on Cosmic Queries – Science of Survival

2 books · With Dr. Teimojin Tan · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Can science help you survive in the Arctic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about what happens to the body during starvation and harsh conditions with survival doctor and contestant on S9 of Alone, Dr. Teimojin Tan.

Chuck Nice discussed Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl. Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Man's Search for Meaning

   Viktor E. Frankl · at 34:19

   Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is a profound psychological memoir detailing the author's harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps and his psychological method for finding purpose in suffering.

   Discussed

   “Aaron Rosenberg wrote in: Victor Frankl wrote in 'Man's Search for Meaning' that when we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Dr. Tan, with this and your experiences in mind, what was a survival situation that surprised you the most in terms of digging deep and confronting yourself?”

   Chuck Nice Cosmic Queries – Science of Survival 2023-06-09 Listen at 34:19

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2. 

   Between a Rock and a Hard Place

   Aron Ralston · at 54:39 · mentioned 2 times

   Discussed

   “the dude wrote a book between a rock and a hard place where he had to cut off his arm”

   Neil deGrasse Tyson Cosmic Queries – Science of Survival 2023-06-09 Listen at 54:39

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon