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Andromeda Strain and the Meaning of Life - Part 8: Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

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Explore the intersection of astrobiology, life detection, and the origins of life in this thought-provoking discussion between physicist Jeremy England and SFI President David Krakauer. Delve into England's new book "Every Life is on Fire" and examine where to direct extra-planetary searches for life and what indicators to look for. Part of the Santa Fe Institute's "Andromeda Strain and the Meaning of Life" mini-series, this conversation builds on previous episodes featuring experts in synthetic biology, theoretical physics, and space exploration. Gain insights into challenging questions surrounding the nature of life, both on Earth and beyond, inspired by Michael Crichton's science fiction classic "The Andromeda Strain."

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Andromeda Strain and the Meaning of Life: Part 8 with Jeremy England and David Krakauer


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