With his signature wit and infectious enthusiasm, America’s foremost astrophysicist and science ambassador, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson reviews humanity’s search for intelligent life beyond Earth—examining the quest for habitable planets, liquid water, and the cosmic mysteries that drive scientific discovery. As part of the Gaillard Center’s dedication to thought-provoking and engaging discourse, this talk arrives at a time of heightened curiosity, with recent UAP (unidentified aerial phenomena) sightings and new astronomical discoveries reigniting public fascination with the possibilities of life beyond our planet.