Episode 83 · Physics Frontiers
Episode 83: Do Aliens Speak Physics with Daniel Whiteson
27 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode notes
Jim talks with Daniel Whiteson of the University of California at Irvine about his new book _Do Aliens Speak Physics,_ In this discussion we look at his "extended Drake equation that asks, "if aliens do exist, will we be able to talk to them?" Or learn anything from them.Show Notes: http://frontiers.physicsfm.com/83(May be delayed)
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