Estimating the Number of Habitable Planets in the Milky Way
A new study estimates that there are 18 billion habitable planets in the Milky Way, but the likelihood of intelligent life being able to fathom these numbers is zero. Learn more about the Drake Equation, Fermi Paradox, and Astrobiology Studies.
David Sinclair
-Scientist, Professor @ Harvard Medical School -Author, Host: Lifespan book & podcast -Mission: extend lifespan for all -Learn more: https://t.co/uzVAKX25Pp
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New study’s estimate of the number of habitable planets in the Milky Way: <18 billion, one of 100 billion galaxies.
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Likelihood that intelligent life can fathom these numbers: zero.https://t.co/OZYBOWodAs pic.twitter.com/b4P7j7mTcH -
With the exception of AI
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Not there yet. ChatGPT4 was asked to estimate the chances of life beyond Earth:
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“While the exact estimates regarding the prevalence of life in the universe vary, scientists have put forward some speculative calculations and estimates based on different assumptions. Examples include:
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1. Drake Equation
2. Fermi Paradox
3. Astrobiology Studies…” -
When asked to take a guess:
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Sure! I'll take a guess at a random number. How about... 47? Keep in mind that this is just a guess and has no particular significance. If you have a specific range or context in mind, please let me know!
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 16, 2023