Marcelo Gleiser - If An Advanced Alien Civilization Exists, What Can They Teach Us About Survival?
Key TakeawaysHow would it change us to make contact with an intelligent species from elsewhere in the Universe?For one, it would refocus the human tribe, bringing an accelerated and much needed sense ...
16 Jun 20237min
Dirk Schulze-Makuch - What Sort Of Ethics Would Aliens Practice?
If aliens are driven mostly by biological imperatives, humanity could be in big trouble if we ever meet technologically advanced beings. Key TakeawaysEthics derived from biological evolution can be ha...
16 Jun 20237min
Adam Frank - How We Will Use The Sun As A Telescope To Image Alien Cities?
Key TakeawaysExoplanets are the hottest topic in astronomy right now. But if we really want to know what is happening on planets many light-years away, we need to image them.According to Einstein’s ge...
16 Jun 20235min
Dirk Schulze-Makuch - Psychology Of Alien Contact - Could Humanity Handle The “Otherness” Of Extraterrestrials?
Key TakeawaysHumans do not respond well to "otherness." We are frightened and divide ourselves into "us" versus "them."We need to overcome this tendency if we are to have a successful encounter with a...
16 Jun 20236min
The 5-Step “Military Method” For Falling Asleep In Minutes
Sleep is vital to how we function. Poor sleep has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia. Sleep deprivation affects your mood, makes you less likely to...
16 Jun 20235min
