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Interstellar Discoveries and the Quest for Cosmic Humility

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Publisher: TED Talks
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb contrasts the ancient awe that Moses felt when witnessing the burning bush with modern humanity's overconfidence since Nietzsche's declaration that "God is dead." He argues that the rise of science and technology... Astrophysicist Avi Loeb contrasts the ancient awe that Moses felt when witnessing the burning bush with modern humanity's overconfidence since Nietzsche's declaration that "God is dead." He argues that the rise of science and technology has led to a lack of humility, but the discovery of interstellar objects like 'Oumuamua could restore our sense of wonder. Upcoming projects like the Rubin Observatory could help us find more such objects, shifting our focus from earthly conflicts to exploring the cosmos, potentially learning from advanced extraterrestrial civilizations and expanding our understanding of the universe. TED: My search for proof aliens exist | Avi Loeb part 3
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12th - Higher Ed
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2024
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