Self-replicating space robots seem to be an obvious way to explore the Universe. How close are we to such a scenario, and what do we need to fill outer space with Von Neumann probes? Figuring out with Professor Alex Ellery.

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00:00 Intro
02:07 How sustainable is the Moon
07:44 Self-replicating robots
32:11 How would a mission look like
39:14 Going beyond the Moon
45:19 Realistic future scenario
59:28 Final thoughts and more interviews


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