Neil deGrasse Tyson and Marcus Aurelius Agree it"s: ‘Unrealistic’ humans alone in universe “Think of the whole universe of matter and how small your share. Think about the expanse of time and how brief—almost momentary—the part marked for you. Think of the workings of fate and how infinitesimal your role.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 5.24

More than half of all Americans believe intelligent life exists on other planets, according to NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ polling, and you can count astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson among them.

Tyson said Monday on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” it would be “unrealistic” to “demand of the universe that we are alone.”

“I can tell you that I wouldn’t be terrified if the universe were filled with life. I mean, that’d be great. We’re here. That would be just fine,” Tyson said. “Let’s learn more about them.”