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The Search for Intelligent Life: A Discussion on Extraterrestrial Life
02:15 - 10:37 (08:21)
A discussion on the possibility of intelligent life in the universe and the approach scientists would take to gather information if they were to detect it. Science fiction writers have also been known to make fairly accurate predictions about the existence of extraterrestrial life and how we could potentially interact with it.
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There is evidence that suggests that microbial life existed on Mars billions of years ago, and if primitive life is found, there needs to be a plan for how to handle it, although it's uncertain if they would be capable of any sort of communication.
02:15 - 07:10 (04:54)
Summary
There is evidence that suggests that microbial life existed on Mars billions of years ago, and if primitive life is found, there needs to be a plan for how to handle it, although it's uncertain if they would be capable of any sort of communication.
ChapterThe Search for Intelligent Life: A Discussion on Extraterrestrial Life
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An astronomer suggests that if we were to ever find intelligent life, we should slow down and watch them from a distance, as science fiction writers tend to have accurate predictions on how advanced civilizations would communicate.
07:11 - 10:37 (03:26)
Summary
An astronomer suggests that if we were to ever find intelligent life, we should slow down and watch them from a distance, as science fiction writers tend to have accurate predictions on how advanced civilizations would communicate.