Question

which of the following ideas is discussed in both neil degrasse tyson’s “death by black hole” and in billy collins’s “man listening to disc”?
what is present in the center of the universe
humanity’s place in relation to the larger universe
the universe as a source of inspiration
the complexity and beauty of the universe

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "What is present in the center of the universe": "Man Listening to Disc" doesn't focus on this, so eliminate.
• "Humanity’s place in relation to the larger universe": Tyson's work explores cosmic concepts and humanity's place in the universe, and Collins's poem reflects on human existence in the context of the universe (e.g., the speaker's place while listening to music, relating to the cosmos). This aligns with both.
• "The universe as a source of inspiration": "Death by Black Hole" is more about scientific exploration than inspiration, so eliminate.
• "The complexity and beauty of the universe": "Man Listening to Disc" doesn't emphasize the universe's complexity/beauty, so eliminate.

Answer:

B. humanity’s place in relation to the larger universe