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user-inactivated  ·  2572 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Alan Stern and Dala have Convergent Thoughts about Aliens

It was a very interesting podcast, which I think could be summed up as "We won't know until we do." It was particularly interesting where modern day instances basically canceled out mid 20th century sci-fi ideas. For example, more efficient and direct means of communication could rule out the possibility of radio chatter or better use of materials and more efficient use of energy might mean that concepts like Dyson Spheres are unnecessary, etc. It was a fun little listen.