Episode
#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
2:12:12
Published: Mon Dec 19 2022
Description
Nathalie Cabrol is an astrobiologist at the SETI Institute, directing the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - True Classic Tees: https://trueclassictees.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off - Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get free trial - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil EPISODE LINKS: Nathalie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/shasta721 SETI's Website: https://seti.org In Her Orbit (article): https://nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/22/magazine/voyages-nathalie-cabrol-searching-mars-life-on-earth.html PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (06:47) - Working in extreme environments (11:26) - Water and life on Mars (19:31) - Origin of life (37:00) - Complexity (40:37) - AI (49:23) - Extinction (57:06) - Fermi Paradox (1:10:48) - SETI research (1:13:39) - Diving in volcanic lakes (1:32:57) - Surviving an earthquake on a volcano (1:43:37) - Resilience of life (1:51:31) - Life below the surface of Mars (2:00:26) - Depression (2:04:08) - Mortality
Chapters
The history of t-shirts is a interesting one, with a notable period based on undergarments in the 19th century.
00:00 - 04:28 (04:28)
Summary
The history of t-shirts is a interesting one, with a notable period based on undergarments in the 19th century. Today, t-shirts are a popular fashion choice for many, allowing people to show off their favorite bands, movies, and hobbies.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The lessons learned from studying the environment on Mars could help understand the conditions for life on Earth in the past.
04:28 - 12:26 (07:58)
Summary
The lessons learned from studying the environment on Mars could help understand the conditions for life on Earth in the past. Researchers must understand the type of environments that could have allowed for the survival of microbial life in order to detect signs of life on future Mars missions.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The formation of Sun-like stars dates back 10 billion years ago and there are various ways to send life out beyond earth, including copying our brains or sending bacteria and other life forms through panspermia.
12:26 - 23:32 (11:05)
Summary
The formation of Sun-like stars dates back 10 billion years ago and there are various ways to send life out beyond earth, including copying our brains or sending bacteria and other life forms through panspermia. However, this doesn't answer the question of how life originated.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In addition to sending probes to explore the universe, we should also look inward and understand the nature of life, which is the ability to gather, exchange and preserve information.
23:32 - 31:42 (08:09)
Summary
In addition to sending probes to explore the universe, we should also look inward and understand the nature of life, which is the ability to gather, exchange and preserve information. Understanding this nature of life will give us a universal signature to look for life all over the place and not just around water ponds.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The search for the origin of life beyond Earth could lead to new revelations about the nature of life and the universe itself, and a better understanding of the computational processes that create life.
31:42 - 45:13 (13:30)
Summary
The search for the origin of life beyond Earth could lead to new revelations about the nature of life and the universe itself, and a better understanding of the computational processes that create life.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In a world where technology is advancing quicker than we can understand, and the population is too large for the planet, we need to find balance and maturity to be able to respond to environmental issues.
45:13 - 51:53 (06:40)
Summary
In a world where technology is advancing quicker than we can understand, and the population is too large for the planet, we need to find balance and maturity to be able to respond to environmental issues. Despite the challenges we face, there is reason for optimism, as seen through the example of nuclear weapons in the past.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The shadow biosphere suggests that there may be other pathways for life beyond what we recognize as living on Earth.
51:53 - 1:02:57 (11:04)
Summary
The shadow biosphere suggests that there may be other pathways for life beyond what we recognize as living on Earth. Although complex life may be a statistical anomaly, studying life on Earth could help us better understand the nature of life and potentially discover life beyond our planet.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the scientific study of UFOs and highlights the importance of studying extraterrestrial beings in their natural habitat.
1:02:57 - 1:10:07 (07:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses the scientific study of UFOs and highlights the importance of studying extraterrestrial beings in their natural habitat.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
SETI searches for extraterrestrial life and intelligence from the origins of life to extreme conditions of life on Earth.
1:10:07 - 1:15:51 (05:44)
Summary
SETI searches for extraterrestrial life and intelligence from the origins of life to extreme conditions of life on Earth. Their work encompasses all aspects of scientific exploration and is involved in anything that has flown or will fly in the source system.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The wet suit is designed to keep you warm as it allows water to enter the suit and warm up against your skin, and is suitable for diving in the ocean.
1:15:51 - 1:26:29 (10:38)
Summary
The wet suit is designed to keep you warm as it allows water to enter the suit and warm up against your skin, and is suitable for diving in the ocean. The dry suit is used for diving in cold waters and allows divers to stay for longer periods underwater, but is not necessary for shallow water diving.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares a childhood memory of feeling invincible in the water, leading to a state of meditation, and discusses the concept of "green risks" which entails not doing things one wouldn't do at home.
1:26:29 - 1:34:33 (08:03)
Summary
The speaker shares a childhood memory of feeling invincible in the water, leading to a state of meditation, and discusses the concept of "green risks" which entails not doing things one wouldn't do at home.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker describes a moment on a trip where she asked the guide what he sees and the clouds start popping on the rim.
1:34:33 - 1:42:55 (08:22)
Summary
The speaker describes a moment on a trip where she asked the guide what he sees and the clouds start popping on the rim.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Microbiologist Rocco Mancinelli talks about the survival skills of bacteria and how studying them can help understand the possibility of life on Mars.
1:42:55 - 1:50:08 (07:12)
Summary
Microbiologist Rocco Mancinelli talks about the survival skills of bacteria and how studying them can help understand the possibility of life on Mars.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
There is a "ladder of life detection" in Mars exploration that includes a series of tests to make the possibility of discovering life more and more improbable, but unambiguous evidence of life is still to be determined.
1:50:08 - 2:01:27 (11:19)
Summary
There is a "ladder of life detection" in Mars exploration that includes a series of tests to make the possibility of discovering life more and more improbable, but unambiguous evidence of life is still to be determined. Mars' environment has favorable conditions for life as we know it, making it an excellent target for human exploration stations.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares his experiences of rescuing people from life-threatening situations and how it has made him realize the value of living in the present moment.
2:01:27 - 2:06:38 (05:10)
Summary
The speaker shares his experiences of rescuing people from life-threatening situations and how it has made him realize the value of living in the present moment.
Episode#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The maturity of a civilization is reached when love is extended beyond just loved ones to strangers on the street.
2:06:38 - 2:11:46 (05:08)
Summary
The maturity of a civilization is reached when love is extended beyond just loved ones to strangers on the street. Despite exploring the universe, the love for the planet grows deeper, and efforts are made to make it better for the next generation.