Communication with Non-Human Life: Implications for Extraterrestrial Interactions

The concept of communicating with non-human life forms is an area of study that spans across many scientific disciplines. Over the years, researchers have attempted to understand and interpret the signals and behaviors of animals with the aim of deciphering their unique “languages”. These studies range from interactions with our domestic pets to the complex social structures of primates and cetaceans. This article reviews research in this area and highlights its relevance to potential future interactions with intelligent extraterrestrial life.

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A Primer on Astroethics

Astroethics, also sometimes referred to as space ethics, is a field of study that examines the ethical dimensions and implications of human activities in outer space. This article reviews the scope of astroethics.

Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI): An Objective Analysis of Pros and Cons

Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI), also known as Active Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), is an approach that involves broadcasting intentional signals into space in the hope that an alien civilization might detect and respond to them. This strategy differs from passive SETI, which focuses on listening for signals rather than transmitting them. While the potential benefits of METI are profound, so too are the potential risks. This article provides an objective review of its pros and cons.

Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI): An Objective Analysis of Pros and Cons

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The Search for Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life: Passive vs Active Approaches

Ever since humans first gazed upon the night sky, we have wondered whether we are alone in the universe. This quest to uncover intelligent extraterrestrial life has become one of the most profound endeavors of our time. There are two fundamental approaches to this quest – the passive search and the active search.