We know that making a good first impression is important. But what if the person we’re meeting isn’t really a person… at least not in the way we know! Our class has been discussing the different theories around exoplanets in the universe, and if there could be intelligent life out there. If there are ‘aliens’, would we want them to know about Earth?
We looked at some examples from the ‘Golden Record’, a message that was sent into space in the 1970s. On this record, there were images, sounds, and words that scientists thought would be a good ‘introduction’ to life on Earth.
Do you think it is a good idea to try to contact ‘aliens’? Why or why not? Check out the video below for more information!