Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins the Limitless podcast for anextraordinary conversation that explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and our place in the universe. From growing up with curiosity to leading the Galileo Project, Loeb discusses the nature of life, the possibility that light itself is alive, and whether we’re prepared for first contact. We dive into Oumuamua, the Moon and Mars, the mystery of time, and what science must do next to answer humanity’s biggest questions. Don’t miss this mind-expanding dialogue with one of the most provocative thinkers in astrophysics.

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https://www.ted.com/talks/avi_loeb_my_search_for_proof_aliens_exist?language=en

https://pweb.cfa.harvard.edu/people/avi-loeb

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introductions

01:57 Growing Up

17:56 Life vs. Consciousness

47:09 Skywatcher & Galileo Project

01:03:11 Center of Consciousness

01:10:49 Is Light Life?

01:25:52 The Moon

01:29:25 Mars

01:54:36 How was our Universe Created?

01:57:51 What is Time?

02:17:39 First Contact Conversations

02:26:27 Reality

02:34:41 Biggest Threat to Humanity

02:41:06 Oumuamua

03:06:44 How can Science do More?

03:16:21 Closing