The Infinite Monkey Cage The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Talking to Aliens
Apr 17, 2024
Conan O’Brien hopes for lizard-like aliens, Greg Proops imagines little green girls from Star Trek. Debate ensues on best way to talk to aliens - equations or Bach music?
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Numbers Favor Extraterrestrial Life
- The vast number of planets in our galaxy makes extraterrestrial intelligent life highly likely.
- Our search has only covered a minuscule fraction of possible star systems so far.
Conan O'Brien's Alien Wishlist
- Conan O'Brien humorously demands aliens with lizard-like strength and advanced technology.
- He jokes that one-cell aliens won't attract funding or public interest.
Greg Proops' Alien Fantasy
- Greg Proops favors the image of a sexy green alien girl from Star Trek.
- He contrasts this with a pessimistic view of Earth's entertainment industry stifling creativity.