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#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness

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The Likelihood of Bacteria on Other Planets

This chapter explores the possibility of bacteria existing on other planets within our galaxy and speculates on the number of planets that could potentially harbor bacteria. It also discusses the search for life on Mars, the role of stereochemistry in determining the origin of life, and the potential discovery of life on celestial bodies such as Titan and Europa.

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