Question

which statement best explains how neil degrasse tysons \death by black hole\ and billy collinss \man listening to disc\ present differing views about the universe?

collins ponders the idea that a person can overcome all obstacles as long as there is music spilling from a headset, while tyson establishes the idea that human beings are at the mercy of a violent universe.
since tyson is a scientist, he poses the idea that the universe can be understood through science, while collins, a poet, argues that art or music holds the key to understanding the world.
collinss poem puts forth the idea that humans can become the center of the universe, while tyson reveals that humans are insignificantly small and weak in comparison to a black hole.
tysons essay reveals that humanity is powerless when it comes to the larger forces of the universe, while collinss poem argues that humanity is the center of the universe, and thus its master.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Collins' poem is about finding solace in music, not overcoming all obstacles. Tyson's work shows the universe's violence, but this option misrepresents Collins' theme.
• Option 2: Tyson, a scientist, uses scientific concepts to explain the universe. Collins, a poet, uses music (art) to explore human connection to the world. This aligns with their respective approaches (science vs. art as a lens to understand the universe).
• Option 3: Collins' poem doesn't claim humans are the center of the universe. It's about personal experience with music, not cosmic centrality.
• Option 4: Collins' poem doesn't argue humanity is the center or master of the universe. It's about a personal, musical moment, not human dominance over the universe.

Answer:

B. Since Tyson is a scientist, he poses the idea that the universe can be understood through science, while Collins, a poet, argues that art or music holds the key to understanding the world.