Cool Worlds Podcast

#1 Rebecca Charbonneau - Astrohistory, Carl Sagan, Cold War SETI

Jun 3, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Unusual Blend of Science and Anthropology
03:34 • 2min
3
The History of Science
05:36 • 2min
4
The Dream Job of an Astronomer
07:26 • 2min
5
The Importance of Oral History Interviews
09:46 • 2min
6
The History of Astronomy in the USSR
11:46 • 2min
7
The Importance of Sagan's Co-Authorship
14:04 • 2min
8
The Relationship Between Carl Sagan and Carl Schlowski
16:05 • 2min
9
Carl Sagan's Contribution to the History of SETI
17:53 • 2min
10
The Evolution of SETI in the US
19:36 • 2min
11
The Resistance to Space Exploration
21:30 • 2min
12
The Transition to Technosignatures
23:33 • 3min
13
The Future of Intelligence
26:08 • 2min
14
The Future of Intelligence
28:12 • 3min
15
The Shift Away From Communication
31:12 • 3min
16
The Importance of Introspection in Astronomy
34:10 • 3min
17
How to Combat Bias in History
37:01 • 6min
18
The Problem With Naming Discovery After Yourself or Someone You Love
42:40 • 2min
19
The Future of Astronomy
44:50 • 2min
20
The Rise of the Wealthy Elite in Space Research
46:46 • 2min
21
The Search for Intelligence
48:50 • 2min
22
The Plurality of Worlds
50:39 • 4min