Description
Is there other intelligent life in the universe? In this presentation we will explore humanity’s quest to understand whether intelligent life exists beyond Earth, moving from the vast scale and biological potential of the universe to the tricky question of what “intelligence” even means. It will examine the Fermi Paradox and its many possible explanations, surveys scientific effort such as SETI, exoplanet biosignature detection, and the Drake Equation’s predictions. These explanations will be contrasted with the public fascination surrounding UFOs. Summarily, it will look ahead to emerging technologies that could transform the search and close by reflecting on the profound scientific, cultural, and philosophical implications that discovering intelligent life would have for our species
