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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: San Francisco
Oct 19, 2015
A comedian, an astronomer, and a NASA scientist discuss alien visitations, UFOs, and encounters with extraterrestrial beings. Topics include human intelligence, ethical considerations of contacting aliens, William Shatner's influence on space perception, microbial life on Enceladus, and the Fermi paradox.
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- Exploring potential microbial life in outer space through organic compounds on moons like Enceladus.
- Considering the risks and advantages of sending intentional messages into space for possible alien communication.
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Searching for Microbial Life Beyond Earth
Exploring places like Enceladus where geysers with organic compounds and hydrothermal springs hint at possible microbial life. Scientists aim to detect life forms similar to those on Earth in locations rich in basic organic compounds.
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