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Sep 19, 2023

The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia

Posted by in categories: evolution, existential risks

Our current theory of evolution holds that all life on Earth originated from a single, simple life form billions of years ago. But what if that life did not originate on Earth? In this episode we’ll explore the theory of Panspermia, that origin of life might be extraterrestrial in origin, and that the abiogenesis of that origin life form we descend from might have descended from the sky in a comet or some other alien source. We will explore the impact this concept would have on the Fermi Paradox if true.
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Credits:
The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia.
Episode 171, Season 5 E05

Written by:
Isaac Arthur.

Editors:
Darius Said.
Gloria Meadows.
Gregory Leal https://www.gregschool.org/
Keith Blockus.
Matthew Acker.
Matthew Campbell.

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