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Humanoid aliens are a staple in science fiction, from the countless "races" in Star Trek to the mysterious Engineers in the Alien franchise. But how scientifically plausible are these depictions? Could life on other planets really evolve to look and act so much like humans? In this video, we explore the concept of humanoid aliens from an evolutionary perspective, analyzing why they are so prevalent in sci-fi and whether they could exist in reality.
We’ll break down the reasons for their commonality—ranging from narrative relatability to budget constraints in early filmmaking—and take a closer look at the science (or lack thereof) behind these portrayals. We’ll also explore whether certain evolutionary pathways, like bilateral symmetry and cephalization, might make humanoid forms more likely on other Earth-like planets. And what is the role of convergent evolution or compared to the parallel evolution like e.g. carcinization?
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Humanoid aliens are a staple in science fiction, from the countless "races" in Star Trek to the mysterious Engineers in the Alien franchise. But how scientifically plausible are these depictions? Could life on other planets really evolve to look and act so much like humans? In this video, we explore the concept of humanoid aliens from an evolutionary perspective, analyzing why they are so prevalent in sci-fi and whether they could exist in reality.
We’ll break down the reasons for their commonality—ranging from narrative relatability to budget constraints in early filmmaking—and take a closer look at the science (or lack thereof) behind these portrayals. We’ll also explore whether certain evolutionary pathways, like bilateral symmetry and cephalization, might make humanoid forms more likely on other Earth-like planets. And what is the role of convergent evolution or compared to the parallel evolution like e.g. carcinization?
REFERENCES (coming soon)
CREDITS (coming soon)
