What does humanity do when we realize we aren’t alone in the universe? A new worldwide research center at the University of St Andrews will combine global knowledge to prepare mankind for such an occurrence and how we should react.
While it’s possible that we’ll never learn if there is life elsewhere in the universe or even if there is another advanced civilization, there is a possibility that it will be detected sooner rather than later. However, are we prepared?
The University of St. Andrews’ Centre for Exoplanet Science and Centre for Global Law and Governance will serve as hosts for the new SETI Post-Detection Hub, which will serve as a coordinating hub for an international effort to establish impact assessments, protocols, procedures, and treaties that will enable a responsible response.
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