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Looking up: Why we wonder about life beyond Earth
Manage episode 502376114 series 1162310
Earlier this month, a glowing spiral appeared in Connecticut’s sky, briefly sparking wonder and speculation.
While it turned out to be crystallized rocket fuel, the moment reminded us how easily our imaginations leap to the possibility of aliens.
This hour we ask: Why are we so drawn to the idea of life beyond Earth? We’ll explore what these sparks of curiosity reveal about human imagination and our endless fascination with the universe.
GUESTS:
- Jaime Greenring: Freelance writer, editor, teacher, and author of “The Possibility of Life”
- Kathryn Hulick: Science journalist, author of “The UFO Files”
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Chapters
1. Looking up: Why we wonder about life beyond Earth (00:00:00)
2. B (00:16:31)
3. C (00:33:29)
2077 episodes
Manage episode 502376114 series 1162310
Earlier this month, a glowing spiral appeared in Connecticut’s sky, briefly sparking wonder and speculation.
While it turned out to be crystallized rocket fuel, the moment reminded us how easily our imaginations leap to the possibility of aliens.
This hour we ask: Why are we so drawn to the idea of life beyond Earth? We’ll explore what these sparks of curiosity reveal about human imagination and our endless fascination with the universe.
GUESTS:
- Jaime Greenring: Freelance writer, editor, teacher, and author of “The Possibility of Life”
- Kathryn Hulick: Science journalist, author of “The UFO Files”
Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Looking up: Why we wonder about life beyond Earth (00:00:00)
2. B (00:16:31)
3. C (00:33:29)
2077 episodes
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