Are We Alone In The Universe || Tim Skene || MCLL Lecture

This lecture will present current scientific knowledge about extraterrestrial life – what it needs to exist, where it might be found and what forms it could take. Topics will include the Fermi Paradox, the Drake Equation and a new field of study: planetary science. The many rare but essential conditions for life on our home planet will also be revealed. Finally, we’ll see why it could be a long time, if ever, before the question is finally answered --------------------------------------------------------- McGill Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL), part of McGill University, is a non-profit, volunteer-based community of seniors focused on peer learning. MCLL is for people who want to continue learning for the joy of it, and who wish to share their knowledge, ideas, experience and interests with others. No exams or grades to worry about, and no age limits! The result is a rich and dynamic learning environment. MCLL was founded in 1989 and is patterned on a model developed at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As part of the McGill School of Continuing Studies, MCLL is a non-profit organization, led by volunteers and managed by a council elected from among its members. Visit us at mcgill.ca/mcll Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/mcllscs