KQED's Forum Forum From the Archives: SETI Scientists on 40 years of Asking the Universe 'Are We Alone?'
Dec 26, 2024
Join Nathalie Cabrol, an astrobiologist from the SETI Institute, alongside Bill Diamond, the institute's CEO, and astronomers Simon Steel and Wael Farah. They reflect on 40 years of the SETI Institute’s quest for extraterrestrial life, discussing groundbreaking advances in detecting signals and the role of technology. The conversation dives into the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial discoveries, from Drake's Equation to the enduring impact of Carl Sagan's vision. What might the next 40 years hold in our search for 'Are we alone?'
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Extraterrestrial Intelligence
03:10 • 10min
Celebrating 40 Years of SETI: The Quest for Intelligent Life
13:04 • 2min
Exploring Drake's Equation: The Quest for Extraterrestrial Life
15:08 • 2min
Astrobiology and the Search for Life
17:16 • 16min
Celebrating 40 Years of SETI: A Journey into the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
33:28 • 2min
The Search for Intelligent Life: SETI at 40
35:04 • 14min
AI and the Future of SETI
49:29 • 4min
Celebrating 40 Years of SETI: Insights on the Search for Intelligent Life
53:14 • 2min
