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Are we the eyes of the universe? Christophe Galfard and María Teresa Ruiz in conversation with Gabrielle Walker

Querétaro 2017, 

In recent decades, hundreds of planets have been discovered, although there is no evidence of intelligent life on any of them. What does this mean about our place in the universe? Are we the only beings with the perception needed to understand the stars, see them and feel their beauty? With the scientists Christophe Galfard (France) and María Teresa Ruiz (Chile).

Are we the eyes of the universe? Christophe Galfard and María Teresa Ruiz in conversation with Gabrielle Walker