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Neil DeGrasse Tyson gives awesome answer to 6-year-old on how kids can save the planet

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” — Albert Einstein

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Upworthy Staff

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Photo credit: via Trevdak/YouTube – Neil DeGrasse Tyson at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.

I recently spent some time with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. He’s known not only for breaking down stereotypes about what kinds of people go into science, but he has actively stood up and spoken against those who would close its doors, especially to young women.

So when Neil was asked this question by a little girl during a public speech, he gave one of the best answers I’ve ever heard. It may drive some parents crazy, but it also might just help change the world.

Watch on  YouTube

This article originally appeared on 01.14.15

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