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252 - David Kipping: Alien Civilizations, Megastructures, Spacecraft, and Artificial Intelligence

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Exploring the Search for Extraterrestrial Civilizations

This chapter investigates the fields of METI and SETI, detailing the evolution from traditional radio listening to the search for techno-signatures of advanced civilizations. It also covers the concept of an open-source Golden Record project aimed at communicating humanity's legacy to potential extraterrestrial beings. Additionally, the chapter touches upon innovative ideas like star lifting and the implications of advanced technological signatures, such as megastructures and their detectability in space.

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