Person

Dr. Aaron Adair

5 mentions in 1 episode

Also known as Aaron Adair

A scientist guest who discusses the scientific inaccuracies in Armageddon and Deep Impact.

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When Movies Screw Up the Science

  • 42:15

    Seth brings on Dr. Aaron Adair, who is a physicist and data scientist.

  • 43:30

    Dr. Adair explains the asteroid in Armageddon is implausibly large compared to known asteroids.

  • 44:54

    Dr. Adair discusses the implausibility of training oil rig workers as astronauts quickly.

  • 47:14

    Probably not that, in part because the asteroids are largely made of rock and metal.

  • 52:33

    I do believe Robert Duvall could, and he did.