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#455 – Adam Frank: Alien Civilizations and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

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Pyramids and Civilizations: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

This chapter explores the architectural symbol of pyramids across civilizations and the implications of life beyond Earth through the lens of the Drake equation. The speakers analyze the probability of advanced civilizations emerging in the universe and discuss the potential for these civilizations to have come and gone, leaving a cosmic legacy. Additionally, they tackle the future of human habitation in space, considering the challenges, optimisms, and implications for society as we expand into the solar system.

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