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Shadows of Extinction The Hidden Hazards of Celestial Rocks
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Are we merely cosmic targets in a galactic shooting range? This episode unveils the silent, yet potentially deadly threats posed by space—asteroids that could strike Earth with devastating consequences. We'll take you back in time to monumental impacts like the Arizona meteorite collision and the dinosaur extinction event, then catapult you into the present where a seemingly infinite number of Near-Earth Asteroids whirl ominously in the cosmos. The conversation acknowledges our technological strides but emphasizes our persistent vulnerability as new celestial neighbors are discovered, teetering on the edge of a cosmic game of roulette.
Venture with us into the shadowy realm where science fiction brushes against reality, and the next global pandemic could descend from the stars. We explore the Panspermia hypothesis, a spine-chilling notion that life—viruses included—may have interstellar origins, encased in ice and waiting to find a home on our planet. As we ponder the mysterious journey of these microscopic stowaways through the vacuum of space and into Earth's biosphere, we confront the possibility of facing alien diseases. Lock in for a riveting session that walks the fine line between awe and alarm, and consider how our understanding of life's origins might shift if we were to encounter these cosmic interlopers.
Chapters
1. Potential Threats From Space (00:00:20)
2. Origin of Deadly Viruses (00:09:51)
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