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The Possibility of Life in the Universe
12:05 - 21:58 (09:52)
The range of possibilities for life and intelligent life to evolve is so vast that our narrow view of what constitutes life and intelligence may be preventing us from communicating with other life forms. It is becoming increasingly clear that humans are not as significant on the cosmic scale as was previously believed.
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the size scale of atoms and beyond, stating that an atom is to us what we are to nebulas.
12:05 - 14:20 (02:14)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the size scale of atoms and beyond, stating that an atom is to us what we are to nebulas. They also touch upon the question of whether we are bigger than we are small or smaller than we are big, and the concept of plank length.
ChapterThe Possibility of Life in the Universe
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The search for extraterrestrial life with astrobiologist and author Sarah Scoles.
14:20 - 21:58 (07:38)
Summary
The search for extraterrestrial life with astrobiologist and author Sarah Scoles. The possibility that we are alone in the universe is a non-zero outcome, and our narrow view of what is life and what is intelligent life may be preventing us from having communications with alien species.