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Rebecca Charbonneau, "Mixed Signals: Alien Communication Across the Iron Curtain" (Polity, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Communication Challenges in Cold War SETI

This chapter explores the intricacies of communication within the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) during the Cold War, examining how nationalistic biases shaped messages intended for extraterrestrial life. It highlights the historical context of the Pioneer Probe panel and the evolving dynamics of SETI in light of geopolitical changes and funding shifts. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging diverse contributions and the ongoing challenges in communication, both with potential extraterrestrials and among humans.

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