#18 Nick Searra - Alien Communication, Golden Record, Future Relics
Cool Worlds Podcast
Messages to the Cosmos: The Golden Record Journey
This chapter explores the historical context and significance of the Golden Record project, detailing the creative processes behind sending messages into deep space during the Voyager missions. It discusses Carl Sagan's influence on public engagement with science and reflects on the complexities of representing humanity's essence for potential extraterrestrial life. The conversation addresses the challenges of balancing the portrayal of human experience, including both aspirational and contentious elements, within a single communication artifact.
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