The internet has been abuzz this week over the possibility of intelligent alien life somewhere in our galaxy. (theverge.com)
, Ben Miller provides a light - hearted but thorough exploration of the science behind the search for intelligent alien life — what it might be like, where and how we might find it — and reflects on whether we could understand or recognize an alien at all. (science.sciencemag.org)
As to whether intelligent alien life exists, certainly Holloway found that idea «thrilling» but there is already more than enough to consider concerning terrestrial life, its evolution and the nature of the human self to warrant its discussion here. (faith.org.uk)