Finding Life We Can't Imagine

Explore the cutting-edge approach to searching for alien life in this 19-minute TED talk. Delve into the world of artificial life research, where self-replicating computer programs are used to identify universal biomarkers of life, free from Earth-centric preconceptions. Learn how this innovative method could revolutionize our understanding of extraterrestrial life forms that may be vastly different from those we know on Earth. Gain insights into the intersection of computer science, biology, and astrobiology as the speaker demonstrates how artificial life simulations can help us detect and recognize life in its most unfamiliar forms across the universe.