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463. Heaven, the Matrix, Dark Matter, and Aliens | Dr. David Kipping
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Exploring the Interplay of Theology and Alien Life
This chapter delves into the historical intertwining of theology with the search for alien life, exploring how religious concepts and popular fiction have influenced early speculations about extraterrestrial beings. The conversation touches on the religious impulse behind fantasies of extraplanetary salvation, expectations about the appearance of alien life forms, and the intersection of theological ideas with the material realities of space and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
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