Is Alien ‘Life’ Weirder Than We Imagine: Who Is Out There?
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Published 2019-02-23
PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Kaltenegger, Caleb Scharf, Susan Schneider, Sara Walker
MODERATOR: Nicole Stott
MORE INFO ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPANTS: www.worldsciencefestival.com/programs/e-t-phone-ho…
This program is part of the BIG IDEAS SERIES, made possible with support from the JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION.
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TOPICS:
- Film about the imaginative search for alien life 00:05
- Introduction to the program by astronaut Nicole Stott 04:45
- Introduction of participants 05:50
- What is the definition of life? 07:09
- How will we find signs of life elsewhere in the universe? 16:21
- What are the parameters for looking for life on other planets? 19:36
- What should the probes on Mars be looking for to find life? 24:58
- The Fermi Paradox, where is everybody? 30:56
- Have aliens avoided humans because we're too boring? 34:41
- Can we use information theory to look for life in the universe? 39:13
- Why is looking for alien life important to humankind? 44:13
- Will life in the future be AI, should we be looking for other AI in space? 46:02
- The "Great Filter" 48:52
- Is artificial intelligence alive? 50:28
- Is evolution the strongest force in the universe, how will it shape the future? 52:13
- What lessons could humankind learn from the successes and failures of other alien species in the universe? 56:58
- Why should we care about finding life elsewhere in the universe? 57:58
PROGRAM CREDITS:
- Produced by John Plummer
- Associate Produced by Laura Dattaro
- Opening film written / produced by John Plummer, animation by Derek Breur
- Music provided by APM
- Additional images and footage provided by: Getty Images, Shutterstock, Videoblocks
This program was recorded live at the 2018 World Science Festival and has been edited and condensed for YouTube.