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Rare Earth Hypothesis: Are Earth-like Worlds Common… but Complex Life Still Rare?

In the past two decades, discoveries from NASA’s Kepler Mission and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have transformed our understanding of exoplanets. Earth-sized planets are abundant. But does that mean Earth-like outcomes — stable climates, long-lived oceans, plate tectonics, magnetic shielding, and complex life — are common too? This video explores the Rare Earth Hypothesis, proposed by Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee (2000), which argues that while microbial life may be widespread, complex multicellular life may require a rare combination of enabling conditions. 🔭 What you’ll learn in this video: How Kepler changed the “planet desert” assumption Why JWST atmospheric studies are reshaping habitability debates The role of plate tectonics & the carbonate–silicate cycle in climate stability Whether Jupiter acts as a shield or hazard Why detecting oxygen may not always mean life The challenges posed by M-dwarf stars & stellar flares Why “habitable zone” ≠ “life guaranteed” For UPSC aspirants, this topic connects directly to: Science & Technology (evidence evolution: Kepler → JWST) Ethics in science communication (habitability vs biosignatures vs confirmed life) Space governance & Outer Space Treaty principles India’s long-term role in astronomy, space research, and instrument-building ecosystems The Rare Earth debate today is not about whether planets exist — it is about whether stable, life-supporting planetary systems can endure for billions of years. 📌 Don’t confuse “Earth-sized” with “Earth-like.” If you’re preparing for UPSC or interested in astrobiology, exoplanets, and space policy — this is a must-watch. Prelim Test Series : https://sosinias.com/courseknowmore/g... MPQ Test Series: https://sosinias.com/courseknowmore/m... https://sosinias.com/courseknowmore/g... 👉To Join GS Mentorship https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... GS Mentorship Program(PCM) https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... ***************************************** 👉https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... 👉https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... 👉https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... Admissions are now open for our Optional Comprehensive Courses in: 👉Anthropology - https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... 👉Geography- https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... 👉History- https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... 👉PSIR - https://www.sosinias.com/courseknowmo... Contact No : 9989966744 / 9000036699 Email: info@sosinias.com #RareEarthHypothesis #Exoplanets #JWST #KeplerMission #Astrobiology #UPSCScience #SpaceScience #Habitability #OuterSpaceTreaty #ScienceAndTechnology #UPSCPreparation #sosiniascademy #sosinai Social Media Links: Visit Our Website: https://www.sosinias.com/ Follow, Like & Subscribe:    / @sosiniasacademy   Follow us on instagram:   / sosiniasacademy   Follow us on Facebook:   / sosiniasacademy   Twitter: https://x.com/SosinIASAcademy Connect with me on LinkedIn:   / dashboard   Telegram : https://t.me/jkOG15ZErz