Episode
How Alien Contact Might Work
59:11
Published: Tue Jun 28 2022
Description
If we ever found evidence of intelligent alien life (or they found us) what would we say? Who would say it for us? These seemingly silly questions are vitally important depending on your view.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The speaker noticed that their board game is for sale on Amazon.com and looked at the negative reviews.
00:00 - 02:15 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker noticed that their board game is for sale on Amazon.com and looked at the negative reviews.
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A discussion on the possibility of intelligent life in the universe and the approach scientists would take to gather information if they were to detect it.
02:15 - 10:37 (08:21)
Summary
A discussion on the possibility of intelligent life in the universe and the approach scientists would take to gather information if they were to detect it. Science fiction writers have also been known to make fairly accurate predictions about the existence of extraterrestrial life and how we could potentially interact with it.
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The idea of the great filter suggests that all intelligent life before us may have destroyed itself while trying to pass through it.
10:37 - 15:43 (05:06)
Summary
The idea of the great filter suggests that all intelligent life before us may have destroyed itself while trying to pass through it. But what if we are the only life in the universe because we have already passed the great filter?
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The importance of clear communication in the scientific community is discussed, specifically focusing on guidelines for effectively conveying the significance of findings to the public.
15:43 - 23:34 (07:50)
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The importance of clear communication in the scientific community is discussed, specifically focusing on guidelines for effectively conveying the significance of findings to the public.
EpisodeHow Alien Contact Might Work
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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.
23:34 - 31:41 (08:07)
Summary
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.
EpisodeHow Alien Contact Might Work
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Researchers are rethinking the way we search for extraterrestrial intelligence and exploring the possibility that we may have come across artifacts sent by extraterrestrial intelligence.
31:41 - 38:26 (06:44)
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Researchers are rethinking the way we search for extraterrestrial intelligence and exploring the possibility that we may have come across artifacts sent by extraterrestrial intelligence.
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Scientists have considered the challenges of communicating with extraterrestrial life, including the possibility of a universal set of ethics and the difficulties posed by intergalactic distances.
38:26 - 44:42 (06:16)
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Scientists have considered the challenges of communicating with extraterrestrial life, including the possibility of a universal set of ethics and the difficulties posed by intergalactic distances.
EpisodeHow Alien Contact Might Work
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The possibility of the life expectancy doubling in the near future raises the question of how to support the population, and while there are already discussions happening, it can also lead to unwanted feedback.
44:42 - 49:28 (04:45)
Summary
The possibility of the life expectancy doubling in the near future raises the question of how to support the population, and while there are already discussions happening, it can also lead to unwanted feedback.
EpisodeHow Alien Contact Might Work
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The hosts discuss the difference between the words "contemporary" and "contemporaneous" and read an email from a listener who corrected them on their usage.
49:28 - 50:32 (01:03)
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The hosts discuss the difference between the words "contemporary" and "contemporaneous" and read an email from a listener who corrected them on their usage. They emphasize that they welcome constructive criticism and encourage listeners to reach out with feedback.