Sara Seager: Search for Planets and Life Outside Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast
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- Sara Seager is a planetary scientist at MIT, known for her work on the search for exoplanets.
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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
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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
Lex, enjoying this one thanks! You should do one with Manjul Bhargava soon!
You should have a geologist on the podcast.
You never disappoint. Thanks for putting out all these amazing content even during this difficult time.
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.
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
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
Same here! Love this channel!
@@nora0307 I totally agree :-)
Mass-oh has come on
Smae here
Totally agree :)
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
Contact with Jody Foster?
@@AdeelKhan1 Yep, based on the beautiful novel by Carl Sagan
@@skoto8219 Wonderful movie! Love it!
It be an Affle waste of space if we’re the only ones
Fantastic movie. Spesh when she meets her ‘dad’ after her space travel, and the way he answered her questions. Still gives me goosebumps
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.
Agreed on the Giver, but the most impactful book for me was Ender’s game.
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?
Ryan Wells that whole series really changed my life for a while big impact
Brandon Wells I love brave new world because it reminds me how much I love 1984. Two of my all time favorites.
Eli Dames 🤨😅👀
I watched many of your interviews. I must say this one is absolutely exceptional.
Thanks for your great work.
Keep it up, please.
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 🙏
You know it's a good episode when Lex is frowning whenever he formulates a question
He gets like that when he interviews a woman his algorithms fancy
Totally
@@mariociani4918 exactly the first few minutes in.. i knew he was a pitiful host, hard to follow him.
@@janezjonsa3165 Oh, he is SO. NOT. JOE. ROGAN. I give you that.
Oh give the young man a break.
I listen often but never comment. This conversation was absolutely amazing. Thought provoking and inspirational!
Loved this conversation.
She’s one of the smartest and best explainers out there. Brilliant person.
Explainer!? Barely knew her.
Amazing chemistry between Sara and Lex. Thanks for the engaging conversation.
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.
Yeah she’s very real, and is in touch with that wonderful sense of awe that drives science
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Her talking about the stars literally brought me to tears. This universe is so vast.. it has to come together someplace somewhere.
Well said..... Very very well said
@@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.
@@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.
@@a.k.4o You can't just glide over genocided peoples, slavery, colonization, oppression, discrimination, etc.
Everytime I hear taking about the universe I feel more connected to God
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!
One of the best podcast i have ever listened to.
If question about "Meaning of life" will be in every podcast - this will be great!!! ))) Thanks Lex!
Loved this conversation.
This matters.
Really, did you learn something new or why else did you love the conversation ?
How would you solve the Money Problem ?
@@Pok3rface Longterm space nerd, learned a little and really enjoyed hearing Sara's story. I suspected she was on the autism spectrum from this conversation too. Bought the book. Read it. Loved it. And yes, she's an aspie.
@@Pok3rface
Watch his channel.. "solving the money problem"
Problem solved..
Happy belated birthday Lex, thanks for putting out such great podcasts all the time!
A great interview. Honestly I love the entire interview and her insights and work made this an amazing conversation. But what mostly stood out was seeing the love she has for her late husband. I just took a step back and saw the strength in her. Sara thank you for all of the amazing work you are doing for all of us.
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 *
I think robots are pretty cool tho
lol definitely not how that played out
Lol
Yeah creepy for sure. Couldn’t even watch this whole thing. Dude is creepy
@@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.
I can't sleep enough because of Lex's podcasts...
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.
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.
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 ......
Been waiting for a Sara Seager talk since forever!!
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.
Thank you for this one, especially the last 20 minutes.
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.
I enjoy listening to those who are not afraid to think outside of the box. Thank You
This is my favorite interview from lex. I love space!
It's always a pleasure to someone so deeply dedicated to pursuing their goals. Very inspiring.
How I wish I lived that life of passion in a career. Follow your curiosity
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.
Happy late birthday Lex, thank you for always looking out for our curiosity!!
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!
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.
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
I jerked it to that part
A marvelous guest! I think this is one of my favorite episodes yet!
13:15 "I have to interrupt your reverie there" this has to be the most iconic line in the history of this podcast
I literally froze when I heard that. Savage.
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.
#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. 🙏
This is one of my favourite podcast, I can't wait to buy her book!
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!!!
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
Wow, what a talk! You two have great chemistry.
Enjoyed this conservation so much, listened to it twice!
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.
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
Sara is great. One of my favorite guests. I love her enthusiasm.
Another amazing conversation - thanks Lex and Sara!
Amazing episode Lex... she is brilliant! So fascinating. I really love everything you’ve been doing and I greatly appreciate it.
What a great start! I'll bet many of us remember trips at night, with the moon seemingly, silently, mysteriously following us.
I loved this interview Lex.
Inside and out Sara Seager is beautiful. Honesty and openness is what fills in every opening of this conversation. Thanks
Lex I am LOVING Public Goods the floss is my fave lol and this is my favorite topic. Ty your amazing!!
sorry for your loss sara thanks for sharing
with us. the talk was really deep and insightful
What a guy...Take care my friend, from Manchester,England.
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.
Lex,
Great interview and guest, again. Nice to see you outside of your box.
Always look forward to your next interesting installment.
Tv l
Wow the last 30 minutes sort of blew me away.
Deeeep
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 !
Thank you Sara for this amazing conversation and Lex for your amazing podcast in general. These conversations make me feel more hopeful ❤️
"The fear of death is behind everything we do"
But all I do is procrastinate
Living life is just procrastinating from dying.
"If I fear about death tomorrow, instead of today - do i live longer? "
"Too big a thought, I'll think on it further tomorrow."
@@pandatobi5897 tl dr
Procrastination is an opportunity to make plains,making future plains is a good excuse to keep procrastination;)
Exactly!!! If we put it off maybe we are putting off our mortality!
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!
They will build a time machine and bring us there
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.
One of my favorite interviews on Lex's channel
This lady is awesome. One of my favorite episodes, bravo Lex!
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!"
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
"Did you ever watched THIS show called X-Files?" lol.
Great episode and great guest!
Grew up on X-Files.
I love this woman's passion, seriousness, intensity and knowledge. She's amazing. You can tell she's a total badass used to holding her own.
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.
What a fantastic and informative interview! Thank you, Lex and Dr. Seager!
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.
i love this podcast, Lex is a great interviewer. he asks all the questions i want to ask.
Great interview. You get the feeling that it was a little therapeutic for her.
For both.
For everyone thats all it can do because its almost like a religion at this point
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
That was thoroughly interesting!
Got the books right away. 👍
Thank you Sara and Lex for this wonderful conversation
A fellow Canadian Scientist and dreamer...I have no choice but to love this cast.😏
Hope Your Not WHITE ???
@@roadrunnerbob99 ??
Is Lex Fridman a MIB hiding in plain sight?
@Lex Fridman (Agent L): "I make #THIS look good..." 🤵🏻
Me: 😎
I'd like to think his entire wardrobe is just black suits and white shirts
Absolutely.
Dunno, but he obviously has some good hashish
he would be the perfect actor for an alien coming to earth and trying to blend in.
That was genuinely one of the most interesting conversations i have had the opportunity to eavesdrop on
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.
French is “supposedly taught to all us Canadians” haha so true!
Oui, mais faut le pratiquer aussi! 😊
@@AlexVachon Oui, oui mais il faut dire qu'en tant qu'Européen j'ai vraiment des problèmes à comprendre le "français parlé " des Canadiens :)
@@hourenschaiss2 Surtout les Canadiens de langue anglaise qui utilisent Google Traduction?
who’s here after phosphine gas was found on Venus
I was hoping this was recorded after that. Maybe they're scheduling another
What dose this imply ?
@@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 😎😂
Women are from Venus men are from Mars 😆
Erm yes 🙄 gas from Venus
This has been my favourite episode so far!
Amazing podcast! So grateful to you both 🙏
This is one of the first times I’ve noticed lex be a lil nervous
I was surprised that nobody else has pointed this out so far. He seems extremely nervous compared to his other podcasts.
He is a healthy man, that 's why.
Billy Bok I was starting to think he was a robot but this assured me he’s human
She’s wearing red, woman knows what she’s doing.
@@captspeedy1899 girls are also attracted to red, didnt know it work for both
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?
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!
Fascinating interview. Just ordered her book.
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.
Hope Your Not WHITE ???
lol a flat earther was like "demonstrate gas pressure without a container" and i was like "gravity"
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!
This topic is my favorite when ever i watch videos on YT.. (aliens, life on other planets, ufo´s etc.)
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.
I want that cup.....
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.
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!
nice mug, lex.
This woman is brilliant, I wish more women were like her.
I'm so glad I watched this.
11:25
Lex: How soon (will we find life elswere)?
Sara: Well, next month? :) (talking about signs of life on Venus)
Hey Sara! You’re smokin hott!!!
Also...Hey Lex, love your show man!
Beautiful Conversation - I will forever think of the little lights