Episode 87: Reimagining SETI

Published: Jan. 21, 2020, 1:14 a.m.

b'Guest: Dr. Jim Davenport \\n\\nThe search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) seems to be running out of steam, but Dr. Jim Davenport has an idea that could awaken this sleeping giant of astronomical research. Together, we examine the history of SETI, its perception in the public and among scientists, and it\'s portrayal in the Star Trek: Voyager two-part episode "Future\'s End." Then, we talk about Jim\'s new way of performing SETI, creatively utilizing facilities and data that we already have.\\n\\nJim\'s SETI paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.04443\\n\\nJim\'s AstroVlog: https://www.youtube.com/james-davenport\\n\\nThe AstroVlog version of this podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueRbCY7ZzE8&feature=youtu.be\\n\\nFollow us on Twitter!\\nMike: @Miquai\\nJim: @jradavenport'