There's an interesting article on physorg.com today. It's about the way we've been talking to aliens, and the way we should talk to them. "Scientists Suggest Protocol for Messaging to Aliens" is an article about the best methods for communicating with beings we know nothing about.
If you're interested, click on the article title in the previous paragraph. The best part is that we can play a role in devising the message that goes out to aliens. Here's a quote from the article:
If you're interested, click on the article title in the previous paragraph. The best part is that we can play a role in devising the message that goes out to aliens. Here's a quote from the article:
“In the next few weeks, we will be collaborating with mathematicians and radio astronomers to come up with both the content and mode of communication of the message,” Atri said. “As suggested in the paper, it will not be anthropocentric like previous attempts. Once our collaboration comes up with a protocol, we will create an interactive website to test it globally. Anyone with internet access will be able to suggest his/her own message within the protocol guidelines based on scientific principles. We are also open to suggestions from both the scientific community and the general public for improvements in the protocol. It will be a community effort.”
