Intelligence Re-Emerges: What David Kipping Thinks Would Happen

Imagine a world without us. Humanity is gone, our cities are silent ruins, and the planet has moved on. But the story of intelligence on Earth might not be over. Who would take our place?

In this video, we explore one of the most fascinating thought experiments in science: if humanity were to vanish, would sapient intelligence re-emerge? And if so, who would be the new dominant species? We'll look at the top contenders, from our clever primate cousins to the incredibly smart octopus and the problem-solving corvid.

This isn't just science fiction; it's a deep question about the pathways of evolution. We'll explore it guided by the insights of leading astronomers like David Kipping of the Cool Worlds lab, who studies the probability of intelligent life arising across the galaxy. What can the search for aliens tell us about the potential for a "second wave" of intelligence right here at home?

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