# Life and the universe

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Professor John D Barrow FRS
- Year: 2005
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Physics
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/life-and-universe)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

This lecture is an exploration of the ways in which the Universe's structure is connected to the evolution of life within it. We look at the unusual properties of the Earth and the solar system that have been important factors in the evolution of terrestrial life. We see how the appearance of the night sky has influenced our conception of the universe. We consider the likelihood and possible nature of extraterrestrial forms of life.

## Lectures

1. [Life and the universe](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/life-and-universe/38785de6e3e1) (YouTube)