Daniel B. Mills

Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Munich, his research focuses on the co-evolutionary history of Earth's surface environment and eukaryotic life.

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Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 12min

New Research on The Evolution of Intelligent Life

Jennifer Macalady and Daniel B. Mills, researchers from Pennsylvania State University and the University of Munich respectively, delve into the evolution of intelligent life. They critically reassess the Hard Steps model and discuss the implications of the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox. Their conversation highlights the significance of microbial life in understanding evolution and explores possibilities of extraterrestrial biosignatures. They also touch on the uniqueness of human intelligence and the challenges in searching for life beyond Earth.