Some thoughts based on the Drake equation. Please check out our sponsors: - Brave: https://brave.com/lex - Neuro: https://www.getneuro.com/ and use code LEX to get 15% off OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - New stars 2:45 - Planets 3:23 - Habitable planets 4:52 - Life 6:54 - Intelligence 8:20 - Communication 9:47 - Civilization lifetime 12:35 - Civilization rebirth 13:02 - Estimated number of intelligent alien civilizations 14:44 - My view and takeaway CONNECT: - Subscribe to this YouTube channel - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman