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The Quest to Find Extraterrestrial Life
1:17:31 - 1:24:07 (06:36)
Astrophysicist, Adam Frank, discusses the potential of discovering life beyond Earth and how it could impact our understanding of the universe. He explains that the existence of basic life outside of Earth could mean that intelligent life is also more common than previously believed.
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The possibility of life outside of Earth is high, but the plausibility of intelligent life in the solar system or galaxy is unlikely as proven by Earth's history with only one intelligent species for a brief period before a possible demise.
1:17:31 - 1:18:51 (01:20)
Summary
The possibility of life outside of Earth is high, but the plausibility of intelligent life in the solar system or galaxy is unlikely as proven by Earth's history with only one intelligent species for a brief period before a possible demise. Nevertheless, the search for aliens persists.
ChapterThe Quest to Find Extraterrestrial Life
Episode#195 – Clara Sousa-Silva: Searching for Signs of Life on Venus and Other Planets
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The likelihood of finding life in the galaxy may depend on whether there is life in the solar system beyond Earth.
1:18:51 - 1:21:24 (02:32)
Summary
The likelihood of finding life in the galaxy may depend on whether there is life in the solar system beyond Earth. While intelligent life is deeply implausible, the search for biosignatures may give some indication of its existence.
ChapterThe Quest to Find Extraterrestrial Life
Episode#195 – Clara Sousa-Silva: Searching for Signs of Life on Venus and Other Planets
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Life could be extremely common if it's found on planets and moons with environments significantly different from Earth, including the subterranean oceans on Enceladus, the methane oceans of Titan, the clouds of Venus, or the acidic clouds of Venus.
1:21:24 - 1:24:07 (02:43)
Summary
Life could be extremely common if it's found on planets and moons with environments significantly different from Earth, including the subterranean oceans on Enceladus, the methane oceans of Titan, the clouds of Venus, or the acidic clouds of Venus.