Astronomer Explains How SETI Searches for Aliens | WIRED

Is there any life beyond Earth? SETI Institute Director Emeritus Jill Tarter believes we will find that answer in the 21st century. Jill explains the science and logistics that goes into searching for extra-terrestrial life, and the reasons why there’s still so much to explore.

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20 thoughts on “Astronomer Explains How SETI Searches for Aliens | WIRED

  1. If astronomers still can’t find them, I can help. I know where they are and can tell you exactly where to look

  2. I think their is a blueprint for life embedded in the fabric of the universe that demands life when the conditions are condusive that fact that we are here is the best reason to think there is life elsewhere

  3. divert money spent to wars and invest into SETI institute for the search to continue. I hope during my lifestime, i get a toast of discovery of life beyond earth.

  4. Not sure I buy her argument 4:40 when they could just come here to hunt us for sport. Or they might not be “ethical” in how they study us. They might see us as lower life forms want to learn about us in ways we would find profoundly unpleasant.

  5. Given how dangerous our planet is and how dangerous we are. Hmmmmm why are we looking to make new enemies. Fermi Paradox Dark Forest. Don’t handshake with a crocodile. Why don’t we spend tax money on projects that benefit us as opposed to quasi academics and their hobbies.

  6. Read the recent brilliant SF book Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky for a take on aliens and associated animals that have no need for eyes. 🙂

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