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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s most astounding fact adapted as a comic — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:07:21 +0000

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By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:46:37 +0000

Clarification: I love the quote and nearly everything else NdGT does. I love the video that Jimmie Blue linked (the one I was referring to in my comment). I also enjoy reading Zen Pencils and think he does fine work; I have no qualms about his style of illustration.

But for me, reading this particular comic loses much of its luster because it pretty much follows the same imagery as the above-referenced video. I suppose it may be difficult to make it entirely different (after all, they use the same quote to base their imagery off of), but did he really have to use the “stars in your eyes” trope, particularly after the video already did? Seems a bit cliche by now…

Perhaps if I had seen them in a different order… it’s like reading Frank Miller’s “300″ graphic novel AFTER watching the movie – much of the drama of the book is trumped by having seen a great video of the same material.

I apologize for being a Debby Downer, Phil. I have a nasty habit of speaking my mind.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:01:14 +0000

The voice narration in my brain immediately took on Dr. Tyson’s after reading the first four words.

By: icemith

icemith — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:16:54 +0000

Oh boy, the wet blanket brigade were quick out of the barrier today! They must have been eager for a fight. (I know – mixed metaphors abound here, but that’s me).

As one who likes lots of illustrations accompanying one’s reading, I find the whole feature quite acceptable. Whether the style is one type or another, does not matter. That someone has re-envisioned something worthwhile, has translated it into another form, and in the process, has enabled others to share that insight, ought to be considered a teacher at least, certainly no less.

Now all I have to do is find more of this work.

Ahh ha – I have found them, and am mightily impressed. I read a few of the previous panels, and I find I am of the same mind – I understand and appreciate the sentiments.

I can see I will have to go all the way back to the beginning and progress through them. Going to be busy for a while methinks!

Thanks, Phil, for leading the way again.

Ivan.

By: icemith

icemith — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:12:14 +0000

Oh boy, the wet blanket brigade were quick out of the barrier today! They must have been eager for a fight. (I know – mixed metaphors abound here, but that’s me).

As one who likes lots of illustrations accompanying my reading, I find the whole feature quite acceptable. Whether the style is one type or another, does not matter. That someone has re-envisioned something worthwhile, has translated it into another form, and in the process, has enabled others to share that insight, ought to be considered a teacher at least, and certainly no less.

Now all I have to do is find more of this work.

Ahh ha – I have found them, and am mightily impressed. I read a few of the previous panels, and I find I am of the same mind – I understand and appreciate the sentiments.

I can see I will have to go all the way back to the beginning and progress through them. Going to be busy for a while methinks!

Thanks, Phil, for leading the way again.

Ivan.

By: twinner42

twinner42 — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:59 +0000

I fully agree with Grand Lunar here. Neil Tyson is my pastor. These words are my Genesis.
I feel like religious people think of the universe as just a habitat in which we run out our lives. Now we know that we’re not just occupying the universe, we’re a natural part of it.
To quote another great astronomer, “We are a way for the universe to know itself.”

By: Daviticus

Daviticus — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:14:39 +0000

Apparently, only Gavin Aung Than fans can post here without fear of retribution. Good to know.

Not that I have anything against the guy, mind you. I’m not sufficiently familiar with him to have an opinion. I just find the defensiveness a bit off-putting.

By: Grand Lunar

Grand Lunar — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:15:01 +0000

More people across the world ought to take in the message provided there.

I find it far more inspirational than any of the religous works I’ve been exposed to in my life.

By: Jimme Blue

Jimme Blue — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:47:19 +0000

Just in case some of Gavin’s explanation was missed (not to pile on):

Ian said:
“Very nice, but rather unoriginal. It follows very closely a video that circulates the interwebs of this quote with a very nice montage video from various sources. ”

Gavin below the comic “Thanks to Tanya for submitting this quote. Tyson said it in an interview with Time magazine and it’s been adapted into this sweet video montage.” with a link to here (http://vimeo.com/38101676)
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Sarah said:
“Cute. It *did* remind me of Tree of Life.”

Gavin further said: “I guess I was also inspired by the film The Tree of Life which connects the story of a family with the history of the Universe. I still haven’t decided if I like that film or not.”

So both of you were spot on with your recognition of his inspirations, in his own words.