Sara Seager: Search for Planets and Life Outside Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  4 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    I really enjoyed this conversation with Sara. Here's the outline:
    0:00 - Introduction
    5:32 - Falling in love with the stars
    9:55 - Are we alone in the universe?
    15:27 - Seager equation for number of habitable planets
    27:48 - Exoplanets
    34:44 - Earth-like exoplanets
    40:43 - Intelligent life
    52:34 - Number of planets per star
    55:09 - Space exploration
    57:36 - Traveling to Proxima Centauri
    1:00:52 - Starshade
    1:07:34 - Using the sun as a gravitational lens
    1:09:44 - Starshot
    1:12:45 - Rogue planets
    1:15:44 - The Smallest Lights in the Universe
    1:30:15 - Book recommendations
    1:37:48 - Advice for a young person
    1:39:29 - Meaning of life

    • @shreyankranganath9169
      @shreyankranganath9169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lex, enjoying this one thanks! You should do one with Manjul Bhargava soon!

    • @evanparsons123
      @evanparsons123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should have a geologist on the podcast.

    • @ukimalla
      @ukimalla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You never disappoint. Thanks for putting out all these amazing content even during this difficult time.

    • @FlimsyIndo
      @FlimsyIndo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't think I've ever been so engaged in a podcast before. She is probably the only person in the world that I would actually want an autograph from.
      I can't thank you enough for having her on your podcast.

    • @scienceworksinmysteriouswa9463
      @scienceworksinmysteriouswa9463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i love your stuff, but if you havent checked the shape of a certain something personally, youre too smart for your own good right now. refraction's not a catchall, but ill keep listening of course. your joe rogan for people who can do math

  • @LoveVibez
    @LoveVibez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Lex, your podcast has quickly become one of my favorites to tune into. I love multi-tasking while listening in and broadening my intellectual horizons. Cheers and keep up the great work, much love from Colorado

    • @nora0307
      @nora0307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same here! Love this channel!

    • @immax79
      @immax79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@nora0307 I totally agree :-)

    • @jh-vz9yl
      @jh-vz9yl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mass-oh has come on

    • @wogi9412
      @wogi9412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Smae here

    • @kartikprakash4681
      @kartikprakash4681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree :)

  • @keerah
    @keerah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Sara totally reminded me of Ally from Contact. This talk is so touching, profound, mindblowing. I am so grateful to be able to listen to and to understand you, Sara and Lex, thank you! With love from Russia

    • @AdeelKhan1
      @AdeelKhan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Contact with Jody Foster?

    • @skoto8219
      @skoto8219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@AdeelKhan1 Yep, based on the beautiful novel by Carl Sagan

    • @AdeelKhan1
      @AdeelKhan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@skoto8219 Wonderful movie! Love it!

    • @way2muchNFO
      @way2muchNFO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It be an Affle waste of space if we’re the only ones

    • @shelleyjack1579
      @shelleyjack1579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fantastic movie. Spesh when she meets her ‘dad’ after her space travel, and the way he answered her questions. Still gives me goosebumps

  • @comlaterra
    @comlaterra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I watched many of your interviews. I must say this one is absolutely exceptional.
    Thanks for your great work.
    Keep it up, please.

  • @elidames6889
    @elidames6889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    The Giver, and 1984 are two of the most profound books I have ever read. Something about both of those books did something to me.

    • @ryanwells7530
      @ryanwells7530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed on the Giver, but the most impactful book for me was Ender’s game.

    • @SevenFootPelican
      @SevenFootPelican 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need to re-read the giver... they made us read it in 6th or 7th grade but I have no idea what it was about. Other than maybe a dystopia?

    • @Jangel3995
      @Jangel3995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryan Wells that whole series really changed my life for a while big impact

    • @ahairybeanbag4753
      @ahairybeanbag4753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brandon Wells I love brave new world because it reminds me how much I love 1984. Two of my all time favorites.

    • @timpips9115
      @timpips9115 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eli Dames 🤨😅👀

  • @thelucidpixel
    @thelucidpixel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Her talking about the stars literally brought me to tears. This universe is so vast.. it has to come together someplace somewhere.

    • @justjim999
      @justjim999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said..... Very very well said

    • @thelucidpixel
      @thelucidpixel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.k.4o So we're going to act like there's not people who specialize in different fields. The corruption causing so much suffering starts with our Countries leaders holding Colonizer beliefs + old Christian doctrines holding back progress (firstly, in peoples minds - holding them back from true empathy and open-mindedness) and in science for a better future and human history.

    • @thelucidpixel
      @thelucidpixel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.k.4o I'm sorry you've been brainwashed by Nationalist propaganda. "If it wasn't for those white people - " a lot of the socio-political issues we currently face wouldn't exist in the West.

    • @thelucidpixel
      @thelucidpixel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.k.4o You can't just glide over genocided peoples, slavery, colonization, oppression, discrimination, etc.

    • @wilfredyrodrigues5924
      @wilfredyrodrigues5924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everytime I hear taking about the universe I feel more connected to God

  • @nevercapitulate6540
    @nevercapitulate6540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I listen often but never comment. This conversation was absolutely amazing. Thought provoking and inspirational!

    • @sotouch20
      @sotouch20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Loved this conversation.

  • @artigraphmultimedia1489
    @artigraphmultimedia1489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Sara Seager.
    I love seeing interesting, original thinkers so thoroughly in their element.
    Lex, you are one of those.
    In the last 2 months your Podcast has become a part of my TH-cam rotation .
    Great conversation Lex.
    Thanks 🙏

  • @brendanmcdonald306
    @brendanmcdonald306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of the best in your series, Lex. I have found it challenging to find people to talk to about many of the topics that you and Sara covered - particularly the finiteness of life and how we spend it - and listening makes me feel a part of the conversation. Thank you!

  • @scottandrew8906
    @scottandrew8906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    She’s one of the smartest and best explainers out there. Brilliant person.

    • @salmonchurro
      @salmonchurro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Explainer!? Barely knew her.

  • @AshtonCoolman
    @AshtonCoolman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sara is one of my favorite scientists. This was a great interview, Lex. You touched on everything! Astronomy is a topic that many people can identify with because stars are so ubiquitous to the shared human experience.

  • @DH18591
    @DH18591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of the best podcast i have ever listened to.

  • @pacervault3350
    @pacervault3350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Giver! It was so cool that you discussed a book I have read. It made me feel even more connected to the conversation. Very good stuff Lex and Sara.
    And as a person who was fortunate enough to find something I love doing that I was blessed with the ability to do very well (over time, with persistence), and make a decades long career of, I agree that is the best way to live life and obtain meaning from it.

  • @Divine_R
    @Divine_R 4 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    You know it's a good episode when Lex is frowning whenever he formulates a question

    • @drzecelectric4302
      @drzecelectric4302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally

    • @dougraddi908
      @dougraddi908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariociani4918 exactly the first few minutes in.. i knew he was a pitiful host, hard to follow him.

    • @ronaldgarrison8478
      @ronaldgarrison8478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janezjonsa3165 Oh, he is SO. NOT. JOE. ROGAN. I give you that.

    • @ruger12pk
      @ruger12pk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Oh give the young man a break.

    • @BFSOM
      @BFSOM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I think he's finally getting used to the emotions chip.

  • @FlimsyIndo
    @FlimsyIndo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Thank God you got her on your podcast. I've loved this woman since I first saw her talking about exo planets. She's dope as phuk.

    • @falcodarkzz
      @falcodarkzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah she’s very real, and is in touch with that wonderful sense of awe that drives science

    • @danielabrahamson246
      @danielabrahamson246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      W¹q

  • @camillacalhoun1089
    @camillacalhoun1089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’ve been listening to your podcasts during this Covid time and I’m learning so much. This one was particularly poignant because of your profound questions, Lex. Too few people risk asking the big questions with regard to loss of a loved one and the meaning of life. So very grateful and inspired. The breadth of your thoughtful conversations reach way beyond AI.

  • @Leonid_P
    @Leonid_P 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    If question about "Meaning of life" will be in every podcast - this will be great!!! ))) Thanks Lex!

  • @afriedli
    @afriedli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Lex asked some very personal questions about her bereavement, which I guess was okay because she's made specific reference to that experience in her books. I presume he also checked with her before the interview. She handled it extremely well and the discussion was moving to the point of tears, so I can barely imagine how painful it must have been for her. Not many people have the courage to touch on such a difficult topic when it is so close to them. It makes me admire her even more.

    • @caobranch
      @caobranch ปีที่แล้ว

      1) people die
      2) this was not live, but prerecorded
      3). she is only here so Lex can ask her out
      So
      4) stop 😭 crying

    • @Protohomo1
      @Protohomo1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I jerked it to that part

  • @lachlansutherland1769
    @lachlansutherland1769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Lex, this was truly amazing. I love how you seek to tease out the truth.Sara Seager is fascinating. Keep up the brilliant work, I shall forever listen. Hello from NZ!

  • @johncaputo5753
    @johncaputo5753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just another fascinating interview. This is the 7th podcast that I have listened to of yours in the past 2 weeks. I will tune in and go back to previous episodes and I am sure I will continue to be enlightened and surprised. That you Lex.

  • @markmarksasaki6632
    @markmarksasaki6632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lex , you are a beautiful human, and you have beautiful guests. I loved how deep you went with Sara especially on the topic of Love and meaning of Life. This is probably my favorite podcast you have done so far; followed closely by your dad, and Rogan. Keep doing what you do. You have a unique aura and ability’s that no other interviewer possess.

  • @27dforce
    @27dforce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was, by far at this point, the best podcast of yours! Sara is very inspiring and should be in the public eye as a great role model, especially for young girls!!!

  • @TravisGarnett
    @TravisGarnett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    #THIS conversation was after-the-fact, for me, given the one with Sheldon Solomon. However, #THIS is a nice hand-off to the latter conversation. Thank-y'all.
    #AndImPrayingAndBelievingForHealing for #TheScientificStarOfSaraSeager...It is comforting to know that you still find joy through your work / purpose. 🙏

  • @magellanicspaceclouds
    @magellanicspaceclouds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's always a pleasure to someone so deeply dedicated to pursuing their goals. Very inspiring.

    • @bizonc
      @bizonc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How I wish I lived that life of passion in a career. Follow your curiosity

  • @neptunethemystic
    @neptunethemystic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Been waiting for a Sara Seager talk since forever!!

  • @vls3771
    @vls3771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sara is the real deal ....a highly educated person with a real passion to explore outer space and a balanced view of our lives on this planet ......

  • @Dizzy0214
    @Dizzy0214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Sara pouring her heart out and explaining how she fell in love with her field of studies...
    Sara: what about you?
    Lex: I fell in love with robots.
    Sara: 😐 *cricket sound in the background *

    • @artonio5887
      @artonio5887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think robots are pretty cool tho

    • @thinc4444
      @thinc4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lol definitely not how that played out

    • @dougraddi908
      @dougraddi908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol

    • @RandomVelocity
      @RandomVelocity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah creepy for sure. Couldn’t even watch this whole thing. Dude is creepy

    • @Dizzy0214
      @Dizzy0214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@RandomVelocity He is Russian! 😂 I'm just bustin balls, I mean people express themselves in different ways. I don't consider it creepy. That's just his personality. Some people are bubbly and loud, some other ones are the opposite. But that diversity is what makes us special. You should watch the whole thing. This is an amazing episode honestly.

  • @crates12
    @crates12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inside and out Sara Seager is beautiful. Honesty and openness is what fills in every opening of this conversation. Thanks

  • @shred337
    @shred337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Happy belated birthday Lex, thanks for putting out such great podcasts all the time!

  • @ll1l2l1l2lll
    @ll1l2l1l2lll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this episode Lex and Sara. Thank you for talking about your husband - I wouldn't even have the confidence to ask someone such a tough question, but you guys did - it was powerful

  • @donovanhelma6940
    @donovanhelma6940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve watched about a third of your shows within a few weeks. I can’t begin to thank you for how much they’ve helped hold me together during a very stormy part of my life. Inspirational through and through, thanks LEX for the hope.

  • @rostikskobkariov5136
    @rostikskobkariov5136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is my favorite interview from lex. I love space!

  • @F1Hopeful
    @F1Hopeful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I empathize in totality with this wonderful woman. I went through a similar horror with a wonderful woman who was the biggest blessing in my life. She left me my son who happens to be a parallel blessing and wonderful catalyst to my introspection, my personal evaluation and quantification.
    Being that I also have a penchant for astronomy, philosophy and an interest in life outside this rock, I will follow her from now on. Thank you Sarah. May you allow the ocean to carry you to lands of wonder, enlightenment and fulfillment.
    Angel

  • @internetj3r
    @internetj3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Happy late birthday Lex, thank you for always looking out for our curiosity!!

  • @freestuff-motiongraphics
    @freestuff-motiongraphics 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite podcast so far by Mr. Fridman. The conversation felt so real. Mrs. Seager is so generous and authentic. Thank you for sharing.

  • @LukeMlsna
    @LukeMlsna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thank you for this one, especially the last 20 minutes.

  • @johnwalters6800
    @johnwalters6800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy listening to those who are not afraid to think outside of the box. Thank You

  • @Omni-Kriss
    @Omni-Kriss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A marvelous guest! I think this is one of my favorite episodes yet!

  • @296jacqi
    @296jacqi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t understand why there aren’t more views and likes. Fascinating. 💗 I love how Lex is humble and genuinely curious. Innocent wonderment is the very best of childlike qualities. More scientists need that. And he’s willing to go deeeeeep with his guests. Incredible listening to her experience with the death of her husband. Touching and enlightening.

  • @huzuni5108
    @huzuni5108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a fantastic video I believe I found at a very profound moment In my own life. I aspire to do something like you do one day, to be in a position where I can have such diverse discussions that welcome a realm of such positively amazing possibilities. In a sense finding this video gives me reassurance about my own journey through life on this very planet. Thank you

  • @steinetrinder696
    @steinetrinder696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lex. I listen to this podcast in the car. Sara moved me. Well you both did! I hear the love flowing from this conversation. I'm really trying to find the words to express how much this podcast moved me. So I will leave it at that.... It moved me. Cheers Mate

  • @coldblaze100
    @coldblaze100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    13:15 "I have to interrupt your reverie there" this has to be the most iconic line in the history of this podcast

    • @fragile00
      @fragile00 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I literally froze when I heard that. Savage.

  • @gingsSon
    @gingsSon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sara is great. One of my favorite guests. I love her enthusiasm.

  • @JazzyArtKL
    @JazzyArtKL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful, deep and profound conversation. Thank you Sara and Lex. A deep bow. I'll order Sara's book right now. Waiting for Avi's book too.

  • @chrishoward681
    @chrishoward681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    sorry for your loss sara thanks for sharing
    with us. the talk was really deep and insightful

  • @ashishdev5151
    @ashishdev5151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, Lex, for bringing some of the brightest minds on your podcast. Can you please ask all of your guests for book recommendations like in this episode. I believe every listener can benefit from reading some of the books that have impacted these geniuses.

  • @lucasmigueldebailribas5730
    @lucasmigueldebailribas5730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow, what a talk! You two have great chemistry.

  • @aqynbc
    @aqynbc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been following this wonderful woman for years. She is an inspiration. Sorry to hear about her husband and father. There should be more of those type of discussions in the world.

  • @Handelsbilanzdefizit
    @Handelsbilanzdefizit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Alien teacher: "Scientists found an exoplanet with 20% oxygen in atmosphere. On its surface, there could theoreticaly be open fires."
    Students: "Wow, that's weird. Space is amazing!"

    • @vinsondong879
      @vinsondong879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sara totally reminded me of Ally from Contact. This talk is so touching, profound, mindblowing. I am so grateful to be able to listen to and to understand you, Sara and Lex, thank you! With love from Russia

  • @smorrow
    @smorrow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    "The fear of death is behind everything we do"
    But all I do is procrastinate

    • @Mudkippzs
      @Mudkippzs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Living life is just procrastinating from dying.

    • @fredriks5090
      @fredriks5090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "If I fear about death tomorrow, instead of today - do i live longer? "
      "Too big a thought, I'll think on it further tomorrow."

    • @smorrow
      @smorrow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pandatobi5897 tl dr

    • @jamesonz2898
      @jamesonz2898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Procrastination is an opportunity to make plains,making future plains is a good excuse to keep procrastination;)

    • @jamesparker8748
      @jamesparker8748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly!!! If we put it off maybe we are putting off our mortality!

  • @Laederon
    @Laederon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't sleep enough because of Lex's podcasts...

  • @sagittariusa2008
    @sagittariusa2008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lex,
    Great interview and guest, again. Nice to see you outside of your box.
    Always look forward to your next interesting installment.

  • @iipriorii
    @iipriorii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching these two that moment right before they’re able to articulate the question or proposition in mind. The ⚙️ gears turning. Very intelligent people.

  • @vinca43
    @vinca43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great start! I'll bet many of us remember trips at night, with the moon seemingly, silently, mysteriously following us.

  • @killaforchicken
    @killaforchicken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this conversation because of astronomy. At the end I was pleasantly surprised to see you guys mention The Giver. I read it maybe 17 years ago when I was in middle school and have been recommending it to people since. Fantastic conversation!

  • @seanfitzgerald4207
    @seanfitzgerald4207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    listening to this podcast really makes me wish I was born 200 or more years from now....those folks could be in for some amazing explorations!

    • @Dubstepping23
      @Dubstepping23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They will build a time machine and bring us there

    • @dpreston8831
      @dpreston8831 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or be totally extinct and never be able to evolve again because 2036 isn’t gonna be pretty when hand of god finally touches us.

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a fantastic and informative interview! Thank you, Lex and Dr. Seager!

  • @rkb6783
    @rkb6783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eloquence... Elegant... Intelligent...
    Along with, Funny on so many levels...
    Sara makes me GIDDY...
    I found myself smiling...
    I wanted to be the interviewer...
    I am JEALOUS Lex !
    NOT TO MENTION SARA...
    IS BEYOND BOUNTIFUL !

  • @Reecemancunia
    @Reecemancunia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a guy...Take care my friend, from Manchester,England.

  • @olivermoreno9433
    @olivermoreno9433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the great episodes for the history books. I was surprised that The Giver came up, and really resonated with the takeaway about doing the things that are worthwhile in life. Amazing!

  • @troy8423
    @troy8423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This is one of the first times I’ve noticed lex be a lil nervous

    • @Tim_88524
      @Tim_88524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was surprised that nobody else has pointed this out so far. He seems extremely nervous compared to his other podcasts.

    • @giveortake6962
      @giveortake6962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He is a healthy man, that 's why.

    • @troy8423
      @troy8423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Billy Bok I was starting to think he was a robot but this assured me he’s human

    • @captspeedy1899
      @captspeedy1899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She’s wearing red, woman knows what she’s doing.

    • @Dubstepping23
      @Dubstepping23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@captspeedy1899 girls are also attracted to red, didnt know it work for both

  • @tomthomsen
    @tomthomsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lex, I’m absolutely mad about you, I wasn’t at first but your aggressive sincerity is undeniable. Love you dude, keep doing what you’re doing.

  • @immax79
    @immax79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Lex, Thanks for showing the equation when you two talk about the number of habitable planets.. Joe Rogan sometimes (unfortunately) neglects to show us viewers what you´r looking at/ talking about.. It really helps the understanding, you know..So big thanks for that, Love from Denmark :-)
    As i side note i also want´s to say thanks for your videos, they´r really cool, but very long.. So again thanks for throwing an outline, so us viewers can sort between the areas your talking about.. Love it :-) Keep up the good work mate.
    -Max

  • @James-lc9ij
    @James-lc9ij ปีที่แล้ว

    Sara is just amazing, I really hope she finds life in the universe. She’s really inspiring.

  • @rgt4848
    @rgt4848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow the last 30 minutes sort of blew me away.

  • @delbertwinters6791
    @delbertwinters6791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lex you’re such a deep deep thinker, and you have on some of the best minds I never would’ve heard of, Sara Seager was truly a blessing to hear from speaking truth from the heart, thank you.

  • @franferri
    @franferri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved this interview Lex.

  • @englishiguana4304
    @englishiguana4304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sara for this amazing conversation and Lex for your amazing podcast in general. These conversations make me feel more hopeful ❤️

  • @bojassettsd
    @bojassettsd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great interview. You get the feeling that it was a little therapeutic for her.

    • @stoneeh
      @stoneeh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For both.

    • @caliphrashid1192
      @caliphrashid1192 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For everyone thats all it can do because its almost like a religion at this point

  • @zarb49
    @zarb49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favourite podcast, I can't wait to buy her book!

  • @RobBon12
    @RobBon12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A fellow Canadian Scientist and dreamer...I have no choice but to love this cast.😏

    • @roadrunnerbob99
      @roadrunnerbob99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope Your Not WHITE ???

    • @RobBon12
      @RobBon12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roadrunnerbob99 ??

  • @timdoonan5898
    @timdoonan5898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thankful for the existence of someone who is so passionate about finding earth like planets

  • @aleksandardmitrovic508
    @aleksandardmitrovic508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "Did you ever watched THIS show called X-Files?" lol.
    Great episode and great guest!

  • @Rawprawn27
    @Rawprawn27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long time subscriber, relatively recent watcher. This is such a fantastic show, and I'm discovering other episodes. Moon-pie, what a time to be alive.

  • @AdeelKhan1
    @AdeelKhan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    7:52 That's so true. The dark night sky brightened up by the stars is a wonder to behold. We need to create a society, whereby more humans can have wondrous experiences like these.

  • @crd88918
    @crd88918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing episode Lex... she is brilliant! So fascinating. I really love everything you’ve been doing and I greatly appreciate it.

  • @badanimal9056
    @badanimal9056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Is Lex Fridman a MIB hiding in plain sight?

    • @TravisGarnett
      @TravisGarnett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Lex Fridman (Agent L): "I make #THIS look good..." 🤵🏻
      Me: 😎

    • @trentosborneto
      @trentosborneto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'd like to think his entire wardrobe is just black suits and white shirts

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Absolutely.

    • @petetimbrell3527
      @petetimbrell3527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dunno, but he obviously has some good hashish

    • @cwg9238
      @cwg9238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he would be the perfect actor for an alien coming to earth and trying to blend in.

  • @_nebulousthoughts
    @_nebulousthoughts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was genuinely one of the most interesting conversations i have had the opportunity to eavesdrop on

  • @AdeelKhan1
    @AdeelKhan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    24:27 Technologically advanced civilizations must come to this stage whereby they have the ability to be able to saturate matter and energy with computational intelligence. Hence, things may be more intelligent for an advanced civilization, even as it relates to Brownian motion. And if we ever interact with such a construct then we may not realize it. If this makes sense.
    Plus, life could simply be nonbio or non dna based.

  • @imadsyed9537
    @imadsyed9537 ปีที่แล้ว

    She was so up front and honest, it was refreshing.

  • @Len124
    @Len124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    6:15 I actually remember, if not the very moment, pondering the roundness of the Earth not long after learning of the fact. I even remember the room I was in while thinking about it. Unfortunately, my four year old mind didn't quite grasp it yet. I was actually picturing us living on the inner surface of a sphere; never mind that it didn't jive with observation. On a side note, I also believed my uncle's car could fly because he lived "up" in Toronto. Though, in my defence, the adults thought it was funny and were more than willing to play along with my borderline-retarded worldview. Anyway, they eventually replaced the lead-based paint in the house, the fever dreams ended, and I came to understand the Earth was round. Also makes me wonder: has there been an uptick in lead poisonings in recent years? You know, approximately in line with the rise of the flat-earth movement?

  • @gazuregoathub
    @gazuregoathub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you Lex! You create some of the best conversations I have had the privilege to listen to. Please!, never stop doing what you do!

  • @wilking9300
    @wilking9300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    who’s here after phosphine gas was found on Venus

    • @TheBiggRiggz
      @TheBiggRiggz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was hoping this was recorded after that. Maybe they're scheduling another

    • @phillipmorgan4260
      @phillipmorgan4260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What dose this imply ?

    • @TheBiggRiggz
      @TheBiggRiggz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phillipmorgan4260 it implies that you were REALLY close to having that old-tobacco oligarch money. Sorry about your luck. I too have to work real hard to make a living. Only I'm not so closely named to that kinda money. Better luck next time around 😎😂

    • @Keith-dv9vo
      @Keith-dv9vo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Women are from Venus men are from Mars 😆

    • @battleofthebrands2734
      @battleofthebrands2734 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Erm yes 🙄 gas from Venus

  • @michellecampione7991
    @michellecampione7991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sara Seager 💕
    Lex you are a beautiful interviewer and all around human. Thank you for creating space to share other beautiful people ❤️

  • @ryandugal
    @ryandugal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    French is “supposedly taught to all us Canadians” haha so true!

    • @AlexVachon
      @AlexVachon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oui, mais faut le pratiquer aussi! 😊

    • @hourenschaiss2
      @hourenschaiss2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexVachon Oui, oui mais il faut dire qu'en tant qu'Européen j'ai vraiment des problèmes à comprendre le "français parlé " des Canadiens :)

    • @brucehaddow2666
      @brucehaddow2666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hourenschaiss2 Surtout les Canadiens de langue anglaise qui utilisent Google Traduction?

  • @Inimbrium
    @Inimbrium 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came here to learn about astronomy from one of the Astronomy greats, Sara Seager and I also learned about so much more. It's my favorite episode so far.
    Also Lex, imagine interviewing Sarl Sagan himself. Just how amazing would that be?

  • @fromthesky1050
    @fromthesky1050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    lol a flat earther was like "demonstrate gas pressure without a container" and i was like "gravity"

  • @veggy4985
    @veggy4985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One the toughest topics to discuss, let alone in public. Thanks for this podcast.

  • @IvicaAnteski
    @IvicaAnteski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    11:25
    Lex: How soon (will we find life elswere)?
    Sara: Well, next month? :) (talking about signs of life on Venus)

  • @zanemichels
    @zanemichels 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this podcast, Lex is a great interviewer. he asks all the questions i want to ask.

  • @jackjurphy5020
    @jackjurphy5020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This woman is brilliant, I wish more women were like her.

  • @douglasraddi4872
    @douglasraddi4872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Dr Sara Seager. I listened to this conversation three times. I think I will watch more of his videos. I thought he was a pitiful interviewer but I was wrong.

  • @Im-just-Stardust
    @Im-just-Stardust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have seen her in many lectures, with a group of guests. She always seemed a bit ... arrogant, she seems more chill in a 1 on 1.

    • @Im-just-Stardust
      @Im-just-Stardust 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xjohnny1000 Ah thx for that info, didn't know that. My bad.

    • @sciencecompliance235
      @sciencecompliance235 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She seems nervous.

    • @sciencecompliance235
      @sciencecompliance235 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      xjohnny1000 Do you know that for a fact?

    • @sciencecompliance235
      @sciencecompliance235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xjohnny1000 Okay, just checking. A lot of people like diagnosing people with things these days.

  • @paulandkinuyo
    @paulandkinuyo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This one was really good, Lex. I hadn't heard of Sara before this, and I really enjoyed hearing about her and her important work.

  • @luke-zc7yi
    @luke-zc7yi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    nice mug, lex.

  • @SammyVideoPlex
    @SammyVideoPlex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you Sara, you make science nice to look at. I became a student of science in my 40's and wish I had a teacher who looked like you in high school thank you for the video.

  • @WandererOfWorlds0
    @WandererOfWorlds0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I want that cup.....

  • @alicemcorderoca6989
    @alicemcorderoca6989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Conversation - I will forever think of the little lights

  • @Alzrad
    @Alzrad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Sara! You’re smokin hott!!!
    Also...Hey Lex, love your show man!

  • @makessense7095
    @makessense7095 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to Dr. Seager all day talk science/physics it's almost ASMR ... just gonna slow the video and lower the sound yeaaah - she's so dreamy and a very classy dresser.
    Great questions, great episode Lex!