[antihipocrat]

What is the probability of life originating on earth?

We know it is anywhere from 0 (originated elsewhere and found its way here) to 1 (originated here and is guaranteed to originate given the conditions). I don't think we have enough data points to determine improbability yet.

What is the probability of life originating in the universe? We know it is definitely greater than 0..

[bil7]

you may like to read about the "rare earth" hypothesis and the "fine tuned universe" theory.

[ericmay]

Do you have some books or articles you could suggest?

[bil7]

Call me gen Z but I prefer my knowledge in video form. Can highly recommend PBS Spacetime's coverage of the topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_gcs09iThXybpVgjHZ_7g