The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: A Realpolitik Consideration
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Abstract In the vigorous academic debate over the risks of the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and active Messaging ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (ETI) (METI), a significant factor has been largely overlooked. Specifically, the risk of merely detecting an alien signal from passive SETI activity is usually considered to be negligible. The history of international relations viewed through the lens of the realpolitik tradition of realist political thought suggests, however, that there is a measurable risk of conflict over the perceived benefit of monopoly access to ETI communication channels. This possibility needs to be considered when analyzing the potential risks and benefits of contact with ETI.
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: A Realpolitik Consideration
Space Policy ; 52
2020-04-02
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
SETI , METI , First contact , Risk , Realpolitik
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