Extraterrestrials, Consciousness, and First Contact | #57 Avi Loeb
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Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins the Limitless podcast for anextraordinary conversation that explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and our place in the universe. From growing up with curiosity to leading the Galileo Project, Loeb discusses the nature of life, the possibility that light itself is alive, and whether we’re prepared for first contact. We dive into Oumuamua, the Moon and Mars, the mystery of time, and what science must do next to answer humanity’s biggest questions. Don’t miss this mind-expanding dialogue with one of the most provocative thinkers in astrophysics.
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https://www.ted.com/talks/avi_loeb_my_search_for_proof_aliens_exist?language=en
https://pweb.cfa.harvard.edu/people/avi-loeb
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introductions
01:57 Growing Up
17:56 Life vs. Consciousness
47:09 Skywatcher & Galileo Project
01:03:11 Center of Consciousness
01:10:49 Is Light Life?
01:25:52 The Moon
01:29:25 Mars
01:54:36 How was our Universe Created?
01:57:51 What is Time?
02:17:39 First Contact Conversations
02:26:27 Reality
02:34:41 Biggest Threat to Humanity
02:41:06 Oumuamua
03:06:44 How can Science do More?
03:16:21 Closing
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