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The Scientific Search for Alien Life

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Importance of Scientific Consensus in the Search for Alien Life

This chapter discusses the concept of scientific consensus and its significance in the search for extraterrestrial life. It highlights the years of collaboration and hard work that have led to the establishment of practices for identifying signs of life in the universe, emphasizing the role of ordinary people in advancing scientific knowledge. The chapter concludes by looking ahead to future advancements in telescope technology and planetary atmospheres that may finally provide concrete answers about the existence of aliens.

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