Leslie Orgel
Leslie Orgel was a distinguished biochemist and a pioneer in the field of origins of life research. He is best known for co-developing the theory of 'directed panspermia' alongside Francis Crick in the 1970s, which posits that life on Earth could have been seeded by intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations. Orgel's work has significantly influenced scientific discussions regarding the development of life and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
Born on Jan 12, 1927 (98 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 61,942 | $610,000 | 450$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,992,949 | 61,942 | $610,000 | 450$ |
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Leslie Orgel, along with Francis Crick, introduced the concept of directed panspermia, positing that life could have been deliberately brought to Earth.
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