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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - History of life on Earth
9:00 - Origin of life
31:47 - Genetic language of life
44:43 - Life and energy
55:26 - Ancient DNA
1:14:24 - Evolution
1:25:55 - Alien life
1:53:55 - Panspermia
2:00:17 - Restarting life on Earth
2:12:58 - Where ideas come from
2:20:30 - Science and language
2:29:07 - Love
2:30:30 - Advice to young people
2:35:04 - Meaning of life

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