Scientists at an organization called Messaging ExtraTerrestial Intelligence (METI) are preparing to broadcast to a planet (Proxima b) orbiting the nearest star (Proxima Centauri) sometime in 2018.
Not everyone is in favor of this ambitious effort by METI. Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking and physicist Mark Buchanan think caution is prudent. They warn that potential contact with a more advanced species of aliens may be disastrous for humanity. The advanced aliens may be even more aggressive than some people already on this Earth.
The message METI plans to send will include basic mathematical and scientific concepts. In my opinion, if an advanced alien species does get the message, they may laugh at us and think we are easy picking if that is the best math and science we have.
What Do You Think Of METI's Plan?
If you think this is a good idea, maybe you will be able to help METI. The organization is planning a crowdfunding drive.
Source and Full Article
Alien Contact Danger: METI Readies Signal to Nearest Star as Scientist Warn of Possible Hostile Recipients, 30 December 2016
METI Scientists Planning To Send Radio Signals To Closest Earth-like Exoplanet Proxima B To Initiate Alien Contact, 30 December 2016
Thank You!
If you like this post, you can upvote, follow, share, and re-steem this post. Thank you!