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The Skeptics Guide #1046 - Jul 26 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Skepticism on Extraterrestrial Claims

This chapter critically examines the cost-effectiveness of a new biodegradable technology while discussing the controversial ideas of Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb regarding interstellar objects. The speakers analyze flawed reasoning in claims about potential alien artifacts and question the methodologies used in detecting technosignatures. They emphasize the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry and critical thinking in the search for extraterrestrial evidence.

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