The Strong Force Makes No Sense
In this conversation, Neil deGrasse Tyson, joined by co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, explains the strong nuclear force in intuitive, everyday terms, using analogies like rubber bands and springs to clarify why protons and quarks bind together despite electromagnetic repulsion. Neil deGrasse Tyson walks through how quarks, gluons, and force carriers work, emphasizing that the strong force behaves counterintuitively by getting stronger with distance, and reflects on how physics continues to evolve as we uncover deeper layers of reality. From 'Confronting Neil with Our Burning Questions… Yet Again!': • Confronting Neil with Our Burning Question... Get the StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: / startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: / startalkradio Facebook: / startalk Instagram: / startalk TikTok: / neildegrassetyson
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