[silvinator]

Hi everyone,

The ANU Black Hole Society is continuing with our public guest lecture series this year. To start the year off, we have Dr. Charley Lineweaver who will be talking about a topic he is very enthusiastic about - astrobiology. See blurb below:

Title: Should we expect extraterrestrials to be as stupid as we are?
Refreshments: 5:15pm
Lecture: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Copland Lecture theatre, H.W. Arndt building 25, ANU Canberra, ACT
When: Wednesday, 12th of March, 2008
Cost: Free

Dr. Lineweaver will review the evolution of the universe and how star formation produces the elements that the Earth and biosphere are made of. He will then review the major patterns of the evolution of life on Earth and discuss the paleontological evidence we have for and against the idea that human-like intelligence is a convergent feature of evolution.

Since this is a Black Hole Society lecture, Dr. Lineweaver will also discuss the controversial idea that black holes are alien life forms.

Everyone is welcome to come along.

Cheers,

Silvie

President
Black Hole Society