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This Week in Space 206: I Want to Believe

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What happens next when science can confidently announce the discovery of an alien life form? Whether it's a fully functioning civilization or a lowly Martian microbe, the implications are vast. Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University has studied this mostly ignored question and come up with some interesting conclusions--and, like the best science, more questions. How this can best be communicated in an age of mistrust in large institutions and science is a vexing one, and the conversation looked at it from a variety of angles. And--it was fun. Join us!


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    • Main Topic: Communicating the Discovery of Extraterrestrial Life

    • Lack of Research on Public Communication of Alien Life Discoveries
    • Religious Backgrounds and How They Shape Views on Science and Space
    • Public Trust, Misinformation, and Institutional Perception Challenges
    • Risks, Uncertainties, and Ethics in Announcing Life Discoveries
    • What Happens if Private Companies Discover Alien Life First
    • Measuring Public Beliefs: the Extraterrestrial Belief Scale and Conspiracies
    • Religious, Psychological, and Societal Impacts of Alien Life Announcements
    • Direct Public Involvement in Decisions About Contacting Alien Life
    • Navigating AI, Social Media, and Pattern Recognition in Spreading Space News

      • Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

      Guest: Brianne Suldovsky

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