Episode Details

In this week's questions show, I explain why we'd be able to recognize aliens, even if they were vastly more technologically advanced than us. Why I don't do any promotional ads on my videos, and if we have any examples of energy turning into matter.

00:00 Start

01:09 Can we actually recognize aliens?

04:18 Why don't I have sponsors?

06:33 Could we detect light pollution?

08:36 Can energy turn into matter?

10:18 How do we measure the age of the solar system?

12:52 What other prototypes will we need for Mars?

16:26 Can we extend the life of the Sun?

21:10 Is it time to map Mars?

23:43 Are there ultraviolet telescopes?

25:43 What would Starship be used for?

28:01 Can we match velocity with other stars?

29:50 Do we know the rate of the Universe's expansion?

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