#6693
Mentioned in 5 episodes

Extraterrestrial

The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth
Book • 2021
In 'Extraterrestrial,' Avi Loeb delves into the thrilling story of the first interstellar visitor to be spotted in our solar system.

In late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory observed an object moving too quickly to be from our solar system, with characteristics that did not match those of an asteroid or comet.

Loeb argues that the simplest explanation for these peculiarities is that the object was created by an intelligent civilization from a distant star.

The book outlines his controversial theory and its profound implications for science, religion, and the future of humanity, encouraging readers to think critically about the possibilities of extraterrestrial life.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended by
undefined
David Rosenthal
as a short and interesting book about Oumuamua, an object that entered our solar system.
100 snips
Meituan
Mentioned by
undefined
Curt Jaimungal
as the author of the book, which inspired multibillionaires to fund the Galileo Project.
18 snips
Avi Loeb on Consciousness, UAPs, AI, CE5, Jacques Vallée, and Time Travel
Mentioned by
undefined
Lex Fridman
in the introduction as his latest book.
17 snips
#154 – Avi Loeb: Aliens, Black Holes, and the Mystery of the Oumuamua
Mentioned by
undefined
Evan Bernstein
in reference to Avi Loeb's tendency to suggest interstellar objects are spacecraft.
The Skeptics Guide #1050 - Aug 23 2025
Mentioned by
undefined
Avi Loeb
as books he has published.
#137 Avi Loeb - Detecting Remnants of Alien Technology in Space
Mentioned by
undefined
Avi Loeb
in the podcast as his new book about the interstellar object 'Oumuamua.
#1596 - Avi Loeb
Mentioned by
undefined
Brian McCullough
as a new book discussing the possibility that Oumuamua was an alien craft.
(Bonus) Harvard's Top Astronomer Avi Loeb On Oumuamua

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app