Conspiracy Theories Are Octopuses Aliens??
Jun 11, 2025
Join postdoc researcher Dominic Sivitilli from the University of Washington as he dives into the mind-bending theory that octopuses might have extraterrestrial origins. Discover the fascinating concepts of panspermia and how life could have arrived on Earth via asteroids. Sivitilli discusses the unique genetic traits of octopuses and their extraordinary cognitive abilities, drawing intriguing parallels to potential alien intelligence. Could these remarkable creatures be the key to understanding life beyond our planet?
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Octopus Alien Origin Theory
- The 2018 paper suggested octopuses might have extraterrestrial origins via panspermia, arriving on Earth on meteorites or comets.
- Despite its controversy, the paper sparked public curiosity but lacks empirical support from the wider scientific community.
Octopus Evolution Explained Genetically
- Genetic studies show octopus DNA is large and complex, explaining its intelligence without needing alien origins.
- Natural selection and unique gene features enable octopus adaptation and complex cognition on Earth.
Researcher Studies Octopus Intelligence
- Dominic Sivitilli studied octopus cognition, challenged by their alien-like intelligence and distributed nervous system.
- He compares octopus behavior to studying aliens because of their unique arm control and curiosity.