TED: How we found hundreds of potential Earth-like planets | Dimitar Sasselov

The talk explores the impact of Copernicus on science, the role of the Kepler telescope in discovering exoplanets, and the potential for life on other planets. It reflects on the significance of life in the universe and the potential for synthetic biology to transform our future.

Explain the purpose of the Kepler telescope as described by the speaker.

What is the significance of the statistical results regarding Earth-like planets in the Milky Way?

How does the speaker relate the concept of life to the universe in terms of size and time?

What potential does the speaker see in life within the universe?