Extraterrestrial Life: Are We The Sharpest Cookies In The Jar?

Presented by Dr. Avi Loeb! The search for extraterrestrial life is one of the most exciting frontiers in Astronomy. First tentative clues were identified close to Earth in the form of the weird interstellar object `Oumuamua. Our civilization will mature once we find out who resides on our cosmic street by searching with our best telescopes for unusual electromagnetic flashes, industrial pollution of planetary atmospheres, artificial light or heat, artificial space debris or something completely unexpected. We might be a form of life as primitive and common in the cosmos as ants are in a kitchen. If so, we can learn a lot from others out there. This program is part of Global Summit XII! The Jefferson Educational Society invites speakers from around the world to speak on a broad range of globally important issues each year as part of our Global Summit Speaker Series. To learn more about the free Global Summit XII, held digitally on May 13 - 27, please visit, https://www.jeserie.org/uploads/Digital%20Global%20Summit/2021%20Digital%20Global%20Summit%20Postcard%20R7-rotated.pdf, to download the Global Summit XII lineup. To register for this event visit, https://jeserie-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4116178936920/WN_8sKjQ231TYuiO1CGAYYQMQ