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Lex Friedman May 17, 2021 1h 56m

Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, Asteroids & Life in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #184

Summary

The podcast features a discussion with planetary scientist Catherine de Clerck about the classification of Pluto as a planet. The conversation touches on the scientific criteria for planetary status, referencing the discovery of other celestial bodies in the outer solar system. The takeaway is that scientific understanding evolves with new discoveries, leading to reclassifications based on more comprehensive data rather than personal preference.

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