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Adam Frank

Astrophysicist studying star systems and the search for extraterrestrial life and alien civilizations.

Top 10 podcasts with Adam Frank

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Dec 22, 2024 • 3h 39min

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

Adam Frank, an astrophysicist specializing in star systems and extraterrestrial life, dives into the mysteries of alien civilizations. He discusses the implications of the Drake Equation and the search for life beyond Earth, exploring how ancient civilizations may inform our quest. The conversation also touches on the possibility of seeding life on other planets and the role of advanced technology in detecting extraterrestrial existence. Frank reflects on the philosophical challenges posed by these discoveries, emphasizing humanity's potential as an interplanetary species.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 19min

259 | Adam Frank on What Aliens Might Be Like

Astrophysicist Adam Frank discusses the search for extraterrestrial life and the changing perspectives of the scientific community. They explore the chances of finding life at different technological levels and examine the nature of alien civilizations and their energy usage. The Fermi paradox, the potential of AI in discovering galaxies, and the implications of signaling and contact with extraterrestrial life are also discussed.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 12min

Life, the Universe and Everything (with Adam Frank)

Adam Frank is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester. He joins Preet to discuss some of the biggest questions in science. Is there extraterrestrial life and how might we find it? Is Earth the only place in space where humans could survive? And, would the Universe exist without us humans?Plus, a potential timeline for Donald Trump’s upcoming trials, and why receiving a target letter from prosecutors usually means an indictment is near. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Frank discuss the recent discovery that cosmic waves from the Big Bang are rippling through space, time, and even through us. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider. Head to cafe.com/insider and use the special discount code JUSTICE to get 40% off the initial annual membership price. Offer valid through the end of July 2023. For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/life-the-universe-and-everything-with-adam-frank/ Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 11, 2023 • 43min

SE Radio 585: Adam Frank on Continuous Delivery vs Continuous Deployment

Adam Frank, SVP of Product and Marketing at Armory.io, discusses continuous integration, delivery, and deployment. They talk about aligning CI/CD with unique goals, differences in monolith vs microservices, evolution of tooling and developer experience, challenges in high-volume deployments, metrics for rollbacks, and deploying to Kubernetes and other container services.
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Nov 16, 2024 • 43min

From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

In this conversation, Adam Frank, a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and author of "The Little Book of Aliens," dives into the captivating search for extraterrestrial life. He shares insights on the Drake Equation and its implications for intelligent civilizations. The discussion also covers atmospheric biosignatures and technosignatures, crucial for identifying life beyond Earth. Finally, Frank explores the philosophical challenges of communicating with potential alien beings, sparking curiosity about humanity's place in the cosmos.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 16min

#6 Adam Frank - Technosignatures, Semantic Information, Galactic Colonization

Adam Frank, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, discusses expanding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, funding for astrobiology, complexity and information in biology, challenges of determining true information, developing a theory of semantic information and its relationship to life, the illusion of control in machines, the concept of roaming entities and galactic dynamics, exploring other civilizations, and the importance of supporting research and outreach work.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 33min

The three revolutions in astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life

Astrobiology has seen major revolutions in the past three decades, challenging old perceptions. The guest, Adam Frank, talks about identifying biosignatures and technosignatures of life. The Habitable Worlds Observatory could be the first satellite dedicated to the search for life. The podcast also discusses the impact of AI on the search for extraterrestrial life and the potential discoveries in astrobiology in the coming years.
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Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 38min

The Scientific Search for Alien Life

Astrophysicist Adam Frank discusses the search for alien life and the lack of hard evidence in UFO research. The importance of scientific consensus in the search for extraterrestrial life is highlighted. The chapter explores interstellar travel challenges and possibilities. The speakers discuss the concept of techno-signatures and the transition of biological life to artificial intelligence. The fascination with ancient aliens and the need for scientific skepticism are explored. The chapter concludes by discussing the possibility of human colonization in the solar system.
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Jul 20, 2024 • 39min

Spectator Out Loud: Kate Andrews, Adam Frank, David Hempleman-Adams, Svitlana Morenets and Michael Beloff

Kate Andrews analyzes J.D. Vance's MAGA stance, Adam Frank discusses super-Earths for alien life, David Hempleman-Adams recounts his balloon voyage, Svitlana Morenets reports on Kharkiv's battle, and Michael Beloff dives into Olympics history.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 1h 12min

Adam Frank: Are We About to Discover Alien Life? [Ep. 425]

Astrophysicist and astrobiologist Adam Frank discusses the scientific frontier of detecting aliens, evaluating UFO claims, technology for finding extraterrestrial life, the Rare Earth hypothesis, and challenges in astrobiology. They address the Fermi paradox, replication crisis, and analyses of UFO videos.