The Documentary Podcast So where are the aliens?
Feb 12, 2019
Seth Shostak, Chief astronomer for SETI, discusses the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the possibility of alien life in the universe. Topics include challenges in detecting alien signals, different communication methods like radio signals and lasers, and the potential implications of making contact with alien civilizations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Challenges and Excitement in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
02:58 • 2min
Exploring Different Communication Methods in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
05:21 • 4min
Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: From Observations to Intentional Messages
09:20 • 17min
Initial Response to Potential Alien Contact and Podcast Promotion
26:22 • 2min