Aliens, SETI & Origins of Life ft. Seth Shostak | Know Time 98

Are we alone in the universe? In this fascinating episode of Know Time, astronomer Seth Shostak joins the podcast to discuss aliens, SETI, extraterrestrial intelligence, the origins of life, space exploration, the Fermi Paradox, and humanity’s search for intelligent civilizations beyond Earth. Seth Shostak explains how scientists search for alien signals, what makes a planet habitable, whether intelligent life is common in the universe, and why the question of extraterrestrial life is one of the biggest mysteries in science. The conversation also explores UFOs, artificial intelligence, future space missions, the Drake Equation, and how discoveries in astronomy could completely change humanity’s understanding of itself. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in astronomy, astrophysics, space science, cosmology, SETI research, alien civilizations, and the future of humanity in space. Topics covered: SETI and the search for alien life Origins of life on Earth The Fermi Paradox explained UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence Habitable planets and exoplanets Artificial intelligence and space exploration The Drake Equation Future of humanity in the universe Astronomy and astrophysics Subscribe to Know Time for long-form conversations on science, philosophy, history, technology, culture, and the biggest ideas shaping our world. Seth: https://sethshostak.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon:   / knowtime   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership:    / @knowtime   PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPk... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram:   / knowtimetofly   Instagram (Personal):   / shalajlawania   Twitter:   / knowtimetofly   Twitter (Personal):   / shalajlawania   Facebook:   / knowtimetofly   Reddit:   / knowtimetofly   Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Falling In Love With Astronomy 3:12 The Moon Landing 6:10 Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence 9:27 Drake’s Equation 14:31 Fermi Paradox 16:16 Detecting Planets 17:45 Telescopes & Frequencies 21:43 Origins Of Life 25:53 Great Filter Theory 31:51 Rare Earth Hypothesis 36:41 Mars Colony 38:40 Alien Civilizations 40:30 Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence 45:32 The Dark Forest Theory 47:17 Simulation Hypothesis 50:45 Making Contact 56:10 Close Encounters 58:35 Aliens In Movies 1:01:17 UFOs & UAPs 1:09:15 Lego Interpretation 1:10:27 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:11:29 Legacy, Future & Meaning of Life #aliens