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The alien hunter of Harvard

33 mins | Feb 23, 2021
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A scientific hypothesis on the subject. When Harvard professor of astrophysics Avi Loeb presented his theory that the Universe is "teeming with life, perhaps even intelligent life", three months later an interstellar object like no other was spotted by a network of telescopes there. This began a quest for answers in Loeb's life that remains until this day. Talking with Oscar Schwartz, he discusses some of his findings and why despite lacking solid evidence, he is utterly convinced we're not alone in the universe.

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