The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence
A Philosophical Inquiry
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | David Lamb | ISBN: | 9781134544639 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | July 26, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Lamb |
| ISBN: | 9781134544639 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | July 26, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Is the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence a genuine scientific research programme? David Lamb evaluates claims and counter-claims, and examines recent attempts to establish contact with other intelligent life forms. He considers the benefits and drawbacks of this communication, how we should communicate and whether we actually can. He also assesses competing theories on the origin of life on Earth, discoveries of former solar planets, proposals for space colonies and the consequent technical and ethical issues.
Is the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence a genuine scientific research programme? David Lamb evaluates claims and counter-claims, and examines recent attempts to establish contact with other intelligent life forms. He considers the benefits and drawbacks of this communication, how we should communicate and whether we actually can. He also assesses competing theories on the origin of life on Earth, discoveries of former solar planets, proposals for space colonies and the consequent technical and ethical issues.
