The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia

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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

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics by:
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
Krisitijan Tavcar https://www.miragedereve.com

Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur

Music Manager:
Luca De Rosa - lucaderosa2@live.com

Music:
Paradox Interactive, Andreas Waldetoft, "Stellaris: Leviathans - The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Lombus, "Goldilocks Analemma" https://lombus.bandcamp.com
Aerium, "The Islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Dan MacLeod, "Alpha Protocol" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser