Chapter
Possible Interactions with Advanced Civilizations
23:34 - 31:41 (08:07)
Examining past interactions between civilizations can help predict potential interactions with an advanced alien civilization; if an alien species has been around for millions of years, they have likely evolved to be cooperative and peaceful, but there are still possible reasons why they might want to conquer us.
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The researcher argues that we always talk about how things benefit or are bad for us, and the electromagnetic band that aliens may be using would be protected because we are looking for it, which raises the question of whether aliens are selfish or universalist.
23:34 - 25:48 (02:14)
Summary
The researcher argues that we always talk about how things benefit or are bad for us, and the electromagnetic band that aliens may be using would be protected because we are looking for it, which raises the question of whether aliens are selfish or universalist.
ChapterPossible Interactions with Advanced Civilizations
EpisodeHow Alien Contact Might Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast delves into the potential reasons for the Fermi Paradox, including the possibility of intelligent life snuffing out other intelligent life they encounter to prevent any potential threat to the universe.
25:48 - 28:07 (02:18)
Summary
The podcast delves into the potential reasons for the Fermi Paradox, including the possibility of intelligent life snuffing out other intelligent life they encounter to prevent any potential threat to the universe.
ChapterPossible Interactions with Advanced Civilizations
EpisodeHow Alien Contact Might Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Looking at human history, specifically how primitive tribes were impacted by advanced civilizations, can give us insight into how an encounter with an advanced extraterrestrial civilization might go.
28:07 - 31:41 (03:34)
Summary
Looking at human history, specifically how primitive tribes were impacted by advanced civilizations, can give us insight into how an encounter with an advanced extraterrestrial civilization might go. It is also probable that an advanced civilization that has been around for millions or billions of years has evolved to become super peaceful.