In Bonus Episode 11 of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast, host Kurt Zitzelman gets into the concept of Galactic Tick Day. Inspired by a listener's comment, Kurt explores how this holiday celebrates our solar system's journey around the Milky Way galaxy. The episode explains the intricacies of the sun's orbit, taking approximately 225 million years, and how David Sneider and his team broke this journey into relatable segments, leading to Galactic Tick Day every 633.7 days. Kurt also discusses the historical and astronomical significance behind the chosen starting date of October 2, 1608, emphasizing our solar system's fascinating and ongoing movement through space.

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00:00 Introduction to the Galactic Tick

00:36 Listener's Comment Sparks Curiosity

01:39 What is Galactic Tick Day?

02:50 The Science Behind Galactic Tick Day

05:30 Breaking Down Galactic Time

07:04 Mind-Blowing Galactic Time Scales

09:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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