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Modern WisdomSep 17, 2018

#030 - Adam Frank - Are We Alone In The Universe?

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Notable books mentioned: Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth by Adam Frank

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Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth
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Professor Adam Frank is an Astrophysicist at the University of Rochester, Author and a Founder of the NPR blog 13.7: Cosmos and Culture. Get ready to blast your brain off into interstellar space as this badboy is my absolute favourite episode so far. Discover the likelihood of other alien civilisations in the universe, how we could colonise the galaxy in 700,000 years, where the future descendants of the human race are heading, the implications of global warming and an awful lot more. If you love this episode, share it with a friend! It would make me very happy. Further Reading: Adam's Website: http://www.adamfrankscience.com/ Adam's new book: Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth: http://amzn.eu/d/5J3oyly NPR Cosmos & Culture Blog: https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/ Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth
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“The speaker recommends the book 'Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth' and mentions that there is an audiobook version available.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in astronomy and environmental science.
Key quote: “The speaker recommends the book 'Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth' and mentions that there is an audiobook version available.”
The host highlights 'Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth' as a valuable resource for understanding our planet's future in relation to extraterrestrial environments. They also note the availability of an audiobook version, making it accessible for a wider audience.
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