Comments on: The Right to the Sky http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:09:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: BA Brother http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18190 BA Brother Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:26:12 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18190 Caspar - The story doesn't say whether or not Tyson continues his dialogue with the janitor. I make up that he does, every day. The books are a precious gift, and well intended, but I don't think Tyson would pass this guy without a word anymore! A great story and it makes my heart sing! Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Phil! Caspar -

The story doesn’t say whether or not Tyson continues his dialogue with the janitor. I make up that he does, every day. The books are a precious gift, and well intended, but I don’t think Tyson would pass this guy without a word anymore!

A great story and it makes my heart sing!

Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Phil!

]]> By: Caspar http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18191 Caspar Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:52:36 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18191 "Afterwards, I could not help wondering, what uncounted numbers among us harbor deep cosmic curiosities, but for want of a stimulus or a catalyst, lay forever undiscovered, hibernating in cold recesses of our minds." Well, how about 6 billion earthbound humans? Give or take. On a personal note. Why dump a bag full of books on someone who has a simple question? Why not take some time to explain it in person? In a manner that the janitor-like-people would understand? Furthermore, I don't see any connection between 'personal drama's' and a 'quest for knowledge'. I'm getting a bit of an 'Ivory tower' vibe on this particular story. (No offense to mr. Tyson.) “Afterwards, I could not help wondering, what uncounted numbers among us harbor deep cosmic curiosities, but for want of a stimulus or a catalyst, lay forever undiscovered, hibernating in cold recesses of our minds.”

Well, how about 6 billion earthbound humans? Give or take.

On a personal note. Why dump a bag full of books on someone who has a simple question? Why not take some time to explain it in person? In a manner that the janitor-like-people would understand? Furthermore, I don’t see any connection between ‘personal drama’s’ and a ‘quest for knowledge’. I’m getting a bit of an ‘Ivory tower’ vibe on this particular story. (No offense to mr. Tyson.)

]]> By: Mark Martin http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18192 Mark Martin Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:51:52 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18192 Being a custodian in a place like that could be a lucrative gig. A pile of author-signed books can really fetch on eBay. :) But really, I love stories such as this. From personal experience I know: people in any of a number of unglamourous positions can be carrying the highest order of faculties around in their heads. Being a custodian in a place like that could be a lucrative gig. A pile of author-signed books can really fetch on eBay. :)

But really, I love stories such as this. From personal experience I know: people in any of a number of unglamourous positions can be carrying the highest order of faculties around in their heads.

]]> By: Henrik, Sweden http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18194 Henrik, Sweden Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:18:49 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18194 Beatuiful story. I have been in a somewhat similar situation too. At my summer job as a trucker some of the other workers asked me stuff about space and such after I told them what I study. It's nice to hear people that you normally don't think would be interested in stuff like this ask you questions about it... :) Beatuiful story.
I have been in a somewhat similar situation too. At my summer job as a trucker some of the other workers asked me stuff about space and such after I told them what I study. It’s nice to hear people that you normally don’t think would be interested in stuff like this ask you questions about it… :)

]]> By: George http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18193 George Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:07:39 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18193 It is a treat to hear those kinds of stories. :clap: BTW, I've been meaning to do some custodial work around here and am now wondering more about those natal systems he mentioned. When do you see him next? ;) It is a treat to hear those kinds of stories. :clap:

BTW, I’ve been meaning to do some custodial work around here and am now wondering more about those natal systems he mentioned. When do you see him next? ;)

]]> By: TravisM http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18189 TravisM Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:18:31 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18189 Misty-eyed indeed! It does make you feel good to know that people from all walks of life, different incomes, positions, titles, desires, orientations, etc... have the RIGHT to know. It's even better when they trancend that right and have a genuine desire to understand. Misty-eyed indeed! It does make you feel good to know that people from all walks of life, different incomes, positions, titles, desires, orientations, etc… have the RIGHT to know. It’s even better when they trancend that right and have a genuine desire to understand.

]]> By: Irishman http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-18195 Irishman Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:51:54 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/08/01/the-right-to-the-sky/#comment-18195 Nice! Nice!

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