Mar 2, 2018
Evolution and The Xindi.
The Drake equation is a formula devised by scientists that is full
of variables, and if you knew the value of each variable, you would
be able to calculate how many civilizations are currently in the
galaxy. However, evolution can take different paths, and what
happens when evolution leads to multiple sentient species
developing on a single planet? Enterprise proposes the idea of six
sentient species evolving on one planet with the Xindi. However,
could this actually occur?
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts Patrick Devlin, Brandon-Shea
Mutala and Brandi Jackola are joined by Michael Wong and Emily
Cutts, co-hosts of the Strange New Worlds podcast to discuss
evolution and the Xindi. We also discuss intelligence, the Drake
equation, and bananas.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Welcome, Boomers! (00:01:28)
Feedback (00:02:43)
Welcome, Michael and Elise (00:07:12)
The Xindi (00:10:30)
How Evolution Works (00:12:54)
A Pressure to Develop Intelligence (00:20:57)
The Drake Equation (00:26:43)
The Evolution of Consciousness (00:30:09)
Speculation on the Xindi Homeworld (00:48:30)
Final Thoughts (01:00:05)
Closing (01:06:54)
Hosts
Patrick Devlin, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Brandi Jackola
Guests
Michael Wong and Elise Cutts
Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones
(Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp
(Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Floyd
Dorsey (Associate Producer) Mike Morrison (Associate Producer) Tim
Cooper (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Mark
Flessa (Associate Producer) Joe Saltzman (Associate Producer)
Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)