Why read Astrobiology?

Book cover of Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe

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Extraterrestrial life is a common theme in
science fiction, but is it a serious prospect in the real world? Astrobiology
is the emerging field of science that seeks to answer this question.

The possibility of life elsewhere in the cosmos
is one of the most profound subjects that human beings…

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1 author picked Astrobiology as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mike X Cohen

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“Are we alone?” An age-old question that we may never answer. Andrew May walks us through the scientific study of whether there might be life elsewhere in the universe, and how we might identify it. And by “scientific study,” I mean actual scientific investigations, not wishy-washy sci-fi fluff. The book is both inspiring and terrifying, because the immense distances in space and time make you realize that intelligent life is both incredibly insignificant and incredibly precious.

From Mike's list on The best books for people who can’t read five books on the same topic.