The Fermi Paradox: Drake's Equation

Drake's Equation lies at the core of the Fermi Paradox and SETI, the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, but is it a good guide in our search for aliens, and what does modern astronomy tell us about the probabilities of finding life on exoplanets?

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Credits:
The Fermi Paradox: Drake's Equation
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 285, April 8, 2021

Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Writers:
Alexander T. Long
Isaac Arthur

Editors:
Jerry Guern

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

Graphics:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_...

Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?f...

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator