Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe What is the Physics of life?
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Aug 6, 2024 
Join theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker, a professor at Arizona State University and author of "Life as No One Knows it," as she dives into the profound questions of life and its potential forms, including aliens! The conversation explores the relationship between physics and biology, emphasizing the intricate laws governing life. Sara discusses the evolution of life definitions and the exciting pursuit of understanding alien origins, all while blending humor with deep insights into existence and our interconnected universe.
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Towel Banter Eases Into Deep Topics
- Daniel and Kelly banter about towels and parenting as a light intro to heavy topics.
- The hosts use humor to ease into deep physics and biology discussions.
From Art Student To Physicist
- Sara Imari Walker says she intended to be an artist until her first physics class changed her path.
- That class sparked a love for abstract, existentially surprising explanations of the universe.
Higher-Scale Laws Can Be Fundamental
- She questions strict reductionism and proposes laws at higher scales may be fundamental too.
- Evolutionary time and historical processes can be essential parts of explanations for living systems.
