Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins to talk about the importance of science communication and Dawkins’s new book, Books Do Furnish a Life: Reading and Writing Science. How does the public receive scientific information? Neil and Richard also talk about their first encounter with each other and express their fondness for the other's work. You’ll learn about the role of being a science communicator and what lessons Neil and Richard have learned over the years. What’s the difference between the written and the spoken word? How do you get the attention of people who don’t read often? We discuss the value of communication from a scientific perspective. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: null Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson