Origins of Life in Space

Explore the fascinating topic of extraterrestrial life in this 29-minute panel discussion featuring Caleb Scharf and Chris Kempes, recorded live at the InterPlanetary Festival in Santa Fe, NM. Delve into the origins of life in space, examining concepts such as the Drake Equation and the definition of life itself. Investigate the probability of life on other planets, considering factors like planetary scale and richness. Learn about the development of planetary and ecological models, and discover surprising observations in the field. Gain insights into the challenges of identifying life beyond Earth and broaden your understanding of the potential for life in the cosmos.

Introduction
Origins of Life in Space
The Drake Equation
How do you define life
What is the probability of life on another planet
The scale of a planet
How rich is a planet
Building planetary models
Planetary ecological models
Planets
Surprising observations
Identifying life
Outro