Science Fiction often shows us aliens who look much like humans, and suggest this is a result of convergent evolution to useful traits. But is such convergence to the human form or mind likely with extraterrestrial life?

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Convergent Evolution

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Episode 313, October 21, 2021

Written by:

Curt Hartung

Isaac Arthur

Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

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