The Drake Equation

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Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry on this shocking and twisted episode to break down the Drake Equation, the famous formula used to estimate the number of intelligent civilizations in the universe. The usual contributors unpack the numbers, debate what each variable really means, and even take a moment to discuss John Drake, for whom the equation was named, and his lasting impact on the search for extraterrestrial life.

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