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Life in the Universe: The Fermi Paradox

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning
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In the first part of their discussion, Joe Silk and Mario Livio consider the chances of life elsewhere in the universe. They talk about the Fermi paradox and responses to it. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.

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Series
The Physics of Fine-Tuning
People
Joe Silk
Mario Livio
Keywords
fine-tuning
Physics
science
philosophy of science
Department: Department of Physics
Date Added: 19/04/2016
Duration: 00:11:34

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