Into the Impossible With Brian Keating Does Avi Loeb Have PROOF of Alien Technology?
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Oct 12, 2025 
Avi Loeb, a Harvard professor and director of the Galileo Project, dives into the intriguing realms of extraterrestrial life and interstellar objects. He shares insights from his latest book, discussing the need for humanity to become an interstellar species. The conversation highlights his expedition to retrieve spherules from the interstellar meteor IM1 and investigates whether they present evidence of alien technology. Loeb also addresses public skepticism, critiques of current theories, and the potential for future discoveries using advanced telescopes.
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Stick To Evidence Over Consensus
- Avi Loeb argues scientific claims must follow evidence and physical laws rather than public opinion or wishful thinking.
- He compares modern skepticism to Galileo-era certainty to emphasize adherence to data over authority.
Galileo Documents Arrive By Mail
- Loeb received a 1907 compilation of Galileo's legal documents as a commentary on contemporary criticism.
- He uses it as an anecdote to illustrate how entrenched certainty can suppress new ideas.
Missing Energy Loss Invalidates Hydrogen Claim
- Loeb critiques a Nature paper explaining 'Oumuamua' with hydrogen outgassing, saying it omitted an energy-loss term.
- He explains evaporative cooling from dislodging hydrogen lowers surface temperature and prevents the claimed evaporation rate.
