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Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
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SETI is a little short sighted Apr 5, 2013

Our search for intelligence in our galaxy is hurt by our assumptions. We assume aliens will transmit a message on a single frequency. We assume it will be binary. We assume we will notice it against the background radiation.
There is a saying in science. We all climb the summit, but few of us cross the valley. Crossing the valley changes the foundation of what we understand, even if it is only the first few meters up at the start. But every climb up a new summit starts with that crossing, ... See more
Our search for intelligence in our galaxy is hurt by our assumptions. We assume aliens will transmit a message on a single frequency. We assume it will be binary. We assume we will notice it against the background radiation.
There is a saying in science. We all climb the summit, but few of us cross the valley. Crossing the valley changes the foundation of what we understand, even if it is only the first few meters up at the start. But every climb up a new summit starts with that crossing, and everyone climbs those first few meter.
Maybe the key to understanding languages is to start crossing valleys? ▲ Collapse
 
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How could we translate an alien language into one we know?






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