Convergent Evolution on Alien Worlds

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Science Fiction often shows us aliens who look much like humans, and suggest this is a result of convergent evolution to useful traits. But is such convergence to the human form or mind likely with extraterrestrial life?

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Credits:
Convergent Evolution
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 313, October 21, 2021

Written by:
Curt Hartung
Isaac Arthur

Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
Jerry Guern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxgArWbEhZg
Keith Blockus

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Legiontech Studios
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

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