Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Jim Farley to discuss space exploration, innovation, and what he sees as the inevitability of self-driving cars. Neil also shares his first car, his movie-going pet peeves, and his long list of car names inspired by science.

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00:02 Introduction

00:02 The Challenges of Watching Movies with Experts

01:58 The Worst People to Watch Movies With

02:59 The Mission of Being a Catalyst for Curiosity

04:30 The Importance of Lifelong Learning

05:55 The Excitement of Discoveries in Astrophysics

08:13 The Potential of Space Exploration

09:47 The Billionaire Boys Space Race

15:22 The Impact of Seeing Earth from Space

17:42 Neil's Personal Car Experiences

19:46 The Appeal of Tesla Cars

20:24 The Impact of Automobiles on Society

20:46 The Future of Electric Cars

21:26 Transition from Internal Combustion to Self-Driving Electric Cars

22:03 The Evolution of Car Ownership and Usage

22:26 The Challenges of Modern Vehicle Software

23:34 The Importance of Car Names

23:45 The Influence of Science and Astronomy on Car Names

28:01 The Significance of Car Names in Different Cultures

29:21 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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Kelly Clarkson’s life may have changed since she was working in a movie theater and sleeping in her Ford Explorer Sport, but she says she’s still as excited and curious as she was as a child. She and Jim Farley talk about first jobs, the art of listening, driving an F-250 around Los Angeles, and how Jim once missed a funeral because he and his cousin Chris Farley got in an epic Cinnabon fight at the airport.

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Jim Farley talks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the chief medical correspondent for CNN, whose mother — a refugee from India — was one of the first female Ford engineers with an advanced degree. They discuss parental expectations, finding your calling, and what a neuroscientist makes of autonomous vehicles. 

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00:03 Introduction

00:51 Dr. Sanjay Gupta's mother's journey to ford

03:26 Ihe impact of parental influence

03:44 The story of Dr. Gupta's parents

04:31 The power of perseverance and ambition

05:05 Early career decisions and doubts

10:39 The transition from medicine to journalism

19:07 The challenges of autonomous cars

23:41 The future of electric vehicles

28:35 Closing

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Join Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, as he talks with people like Sanjay Gupta, Kelly Clarkson, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jimmy Fallon, and more about their careers, upbringing, memorable car stories, and what "drives" their success and excites them most. 

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To celebrate the new 7th generation of the Ford Mustang, in this special bonus episode of DRIVE, Jim speaks with Ford archivist Ted Ryan about the Mustang's role in culture and automotive history as one of the most iconic American cars of all time.

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Jim talks with The GOAT - NFL quarterback Tom Brady about career, staying grounded, gratitude, and what you can learn from looking at an NFL parking lot.

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Patrice Banks is the owner of Girls Auto Clinic, a woman-owned and operated auto repair shop in Philadelphia. She talks with Jim about empowerment, defying your critics, and forging new paths.

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Girls Auto Clinic (GAC), founded by engineer Patrice Banks, is the lead company changing the conversation around women and their vehicles. They build tools to drive knowledge and engagement to women or SHECANICS to own their automotive experiences. GAC empowers women to be fully engaged and confident in the purchase and management of their vehicles. We increase the presence of women successfully and happily employed within the industry. To learn more about Girls Auto Clinic, go to girlsautoclinic.com and follow Girls Auto Clinic on social media @girlsautoclinic on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

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Charles Gordon-Lennox is the 11th Duke of Richmond and the proprietor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, two of the most fascinating auto events in the world. Together they talk about vision, tradition, and the power of breaking the rules.

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YouTube sensation and influencer Emelia Hartford found her calling in the car modification communities in Indiana and California. She tells Jim how she turned her passion into a thriving business.

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Jim talks with Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz about how to grow an iconic legacy brand and ways business can be better stewards of the environment.

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