#190: Cosmos, Carl Sagan, SETI, Interview with Dr. Eric Korpela

This week with continue the Cosmos arc, taking some time out to dive into a cool way to contribute to the search for alien intelligence: SETI @ Home. Highlights: we wonder where our flying car (and Space Shuttle replacement) is, wonder if concentration of political power might have affected past commitment to exploration, discuss the fine line between hope and faith, lament missed opportunities to meet Dr. Sagan, and worry about Vincenzo’s lost life. We’re joined by guest Dr. Eric Korpela.