The process of developing technology that can process and interact with the world will teach us a lot about what that means and how to do it right. While there are pressing short-term issues, it's important not to overlook the potential benefits of this learning process.
Michael Shermer, a well-known skeptic and author, discusses his optimism that anomalies in scientific research will eventually be explained and the negative connotations surrounding the use of words such as paranormal and supernatural. However, he also addresses the reactionary and unscientific response from some practicing scientists when posed with questions about these anomalies.
Join Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman to hear personal stories of self-discovery and tools for making a difference, such as those shared in The Manawalk Caves. Take a moment for yourself each day and be kind to yourself, as emphasized in this episode.
There is evidence that suggests that microbial life existed on Mars billions of years ago, and if primitive life is found, there needs to be a plan for how to handle it, although it's uncertain if they would be capable of any sort of communication.
Scientists are looking for life as high assembly objects, believing that a longer causal history or more information is needed to create such objects in the universe. Non-biological systems do not produce things with high assembly number, hinting that high assembly objects could signify the presence of alien life.