Messages to the Cosmos and Plant Crimes

This chapter explores the creative and sometimes absurd attempts to communicate with extraterrestrial life, including NASA's playful initiatives and Joe Davis's eccentric projects. It also delves into the darker world of plant crime, examining how illegal activities involving plants intersect with societal issues and provoke broader implications. The discussion highlights the contentious nature of interstellar messaging efforts, reflecting on the passions and disagreements within the scientific community.