Are We Alone? Fine-Tuning the Universe, with Barnes, Keating, and Richards | Uncommon Knowledge

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“Are we alone in the universe?” That’s the central question we put to astrophysicist Dr. Luke Barnes, cosmologist @DrBrianKeating , and philosopher Dr. Jay Richards. Our guests delve into the probabilities and challenges of finding extraterrestrial life, considering the vastness of the cosmos and the fine-tuning necessary for life to exist. They explore the implications of the SETI project, the rarity of Earth-like conditions, and the potential for habitable planets in other solar systems. This discussion is set against the backdrop of broader scientific and philosophical inquiries, including the Big Bang, the multiverse theory, and the role of humanity in the cosmic order. The conversation offers a deep and nuanced perspective on the search for life beyond Earth and what it could mean for our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Recorded on May 30, 2024 in Fiesole, Italy. For more on this series visit: https://www.hoover.org/publications/uncommon-knowledge Follow our guests on social media: • Subscribe to Dr. Brian Keating's YouTube Channel: @DrBrianKeating • Find Dr. Brian Keating on the web: https://BrianKeating.com • Follow Dr. Brian Keating on X: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2024 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UncKnowledge/ • Instagram: https://instagram.com/uncommon_knowledge_show • X: https://www.twitter.com/UncKnowledge/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university