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The Possibility of Earth-Like Planets
38:59 - 48:20 (09:21)
The scarcity of planets in the universe and the potential discovery of Earth-like planets suggests the possibility of alternative paradigm shifts in interplanetary exploration, potential conflicts, and different life forms with varying notions of hospitability.
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Finding a planet similar to Earth could suggest that Earth-like planets may be more common than we think, but the definition of hospitable may differ among different life forms.
38:59 - 42:17 (03:18)
Summary
Finding a planet similar to Earth could suggest that Earth-like planets may be more common than we think, but the definition of hospitable may differ among different life forms. The discovery of life on Mars, below the surface where water is present, could also indicate that we have yet to get past the great filter.
ChapterThe Possibility of Earth-Like Planets
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
The urge to explore and colonize planets may not be sustainable since there will come a point where there are not enough planets to go around, leading to conflicts and implosion of the exploration paradigm.
42:17 - 46:10 (03:53)
Summary
The urge to explore and colonize planets may not be sustainable since there will come a point where there are not enough planets to go around, leading to conflicts and implosion of the exploration paradigm.
ChapterThe Possibility of Earth-Like Planets
Episode#581 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Understanding The Wonders Of Science
PodcastModern Wisdom
The universe is billions of years old and if there were planets that were formed before Earth, it would only take a few million years to completely populate all the planets in the galaxy.
46:10 - 48:20 (02:10)
Summary
The universe is billions of years old and if there were planets that were formed before Earth, it would only take a few million years to completely populate all the planets in the galaxy.