About this episode

The episode explores various myths and scientific theories about the origin of life on Earth.

Connie helps Moiya prepare for a lecture about how life started on Earth and the different ways people have explained it in myth for millennia. They talk about crafting humans out of clay, the search for habitable planets, and the meta-myth of the Dogon's relationship to Sirius. Messages Watch and follow THAT'S A LOT, please! Watch on  YouTube ,  Instagram , and  Tiktok Become a star and join the patreon at  patreon.com/palebluepod ! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on  PayPal   Listen to Simple & Clean every Sunday Find Us Online Website:  palebluepod.com Patreon:  patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter:  twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram:  instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier.  @GoAstroMo , Website:  moiyamctier.com Host Connie Gibbs.  @constar24 Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website:  mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website:  shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website:  evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend…

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