Unexplainable How to talk to aliens
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Mar 26, 2025 Scientists explore how to communicate with potential alien civilizations. They discuss past attempts, like the Arecibo message, and the challenges of conveying meaning across vast distances. A linguist shares insights on how misunderstandings can arise, highlighting the complexities of interpreting messages in space. The concept of xenolinguistics is introduced, examining fundamental language components to aid interstellar communication. The conversation is filled with humor and imaginative perspectives on the ambitious quest for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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Arecibo Message
- In 1974, the Arecibo message was sent as a binary code to a star cluster 25,000 light-years away.
- The message included Earth's location, a DNA double helix, and a human stick figure, serving as a technological demonstration.
Voyager Golden Records
- The 1977 Voyager missions included records with images, audio, and greetings in 55 languages.
- Launched on spacecraft, these 'messages in a bottle' aimed to showcase Earth's life and culture to any extraterrestrial encounter.
Target Closer Stars
- To improve communication chances, target messages to closer stars instead of extremely distant ones.
- This reduces response times and increases the potential for meaningful exchange.