Stephen Webb
Physicist & Inventor | Decoding the Future of Science & Technology
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Stephen Webb is a renowned physicist, inventor, and futurist. As the author of eight books, including the critically acclaimed 'Where Is Everybody?
' and 'Tomorrowland', he has explored the frontiers of science and technology. Webb's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American, cementing his reputation as a leading voice in the field of scientific innovation.
His captivating talks delve into emerging technologies, the human impact of automation, and the potential of interstellar exploration, inspiring audiences to embrace the transformative power of scientific progress.
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Where are all the aliens?
The universe is incredibly old, astoundingly vast and populated by trillions of planets -- so where are all the aliens? Astronomer Stephen Webb has an explanation: we're alone in the universe. In a mind-expanding talk, he spells out the remarkable barriers a planet would need to clear in order to host an extraterrestrial civilization -- and makes a case for the beauty of our potential cosmic loneliness. "The silence of the universe is shouting, 'We're the creatures who got lucky,'" Webb says.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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