The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth


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The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth


The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-10-26

The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-26 with Nature categories.


This book discusses the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society and humankind.



The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth


The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015

The Impact Of Discovering Life Beyond Earth written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.


The search for life in the Universe, once the domain of science fiction, is now a robust research program with a well-defined roadmap, from studying the extremes of life on Earth to exploring the possible niches for life in the Solar System and discovering thousands of planets far beyond it. In addition to constituting a major scientific endeavor, astrobiology is one of the most popular topics in astronomy, and is of growing interest to a broad community of thinkers from across the academic spectrum. In this volume, distinguished philosophers, theologians, anthropologists, historians and scientists discuss the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society. Their remarkable and often surprising findings challenge our foundational concepts of what the discovery of alien life may hold for humankind. Written in easily accessible language, this thought-provoking collection engages a wide audience of readers from all backgrounds.



Astrobiology History And Society


Astrobiology History And Society
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Author : Douglas A. Vakoch
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-05-23

Astrobiology History And Society written by Douglas A. Vakoch and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-23 with Science categories.


This book addresses important current and historical topics in astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth, including the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). The first section covers the plurality of worlds debate from antiquity through the nineteenth century, while section two covers the extraterrestrial life debate from the twentieth century to the present. The final section examines the societal impact of discovering life beyond Earth, including both cultural and religious dimensions. Throughout the book, authors draw links between their own chapters and those of other contributors, emphasizing the interconnections between the various strands of the history and societal impact of the search for extraterrestrial life. The chapters are all written by internationally recognized experts and are carefully edited by Douglas Vakoch, professor of clinical psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and Director of Interstellar Message Composition at the SETI Institute. This interdisciplinary book will benefit everybody trying to understand the meaning of astrobiology and SETI for our human society.



Civilizations Beyond Earth


Civilizations Beyond Earth
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Author : Douglas A. Vakoch
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2011-09-30

Civilizations Beyond Earth written by Douglas A. Vakoch and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-30 with Social Science categories.


Astronomers around the world are pointing their telescopes toward the heavens, searching for signs of intelligent life. If they make contact with an advanced alien civilization, how will humankind respond? In thinking about first contact, the contributors to this volume present new empirical and theoretical research on the societal dimensions of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Archaeologists and astronomers explore the likelihood that extraterrestrial intelligence exists, using scientific insights to estimate such elusive factors as the longevity of technological societies. Sociologists present the latest findings of novel surveys, tapping into the public's attitudes about life beyond Earth to show how religion and education influence beliefs about extraterrestrials. Scholars from such diverse disciplines as mathematics, chemistry, journalism, and religious studies offer innovative solutions for bridging the cultural gap between human and extraterrestrial civilizations, while recognizing the tremendous challenges of communicating at interstellar distances. At a time when new planets are being discovered around other stars at an unprecedented rate, this collection provides a much needed guide to the human impact of discovering we are not alone in the universe.



Astrobiology Discovery And Societal Impact


Astrobiology Discovery And Societal Impact
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-08-31

Astrobiology Discovery And Societal Impact written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-31 with Science categories.


The search for life in the universe, once the stuff of science fiction, is now a robust worldwide research program with a well-defined roadmap probing both scientific and societal issues. This volume examines the humanistic aspects of astrobiology, systematically discussing the approaches, critical issues, and implications of discovering life beyond Earth. What do the concepts of life and intelligence, culture and civilization, technology and communication mean in a cosmic context? What are the theological and philosophical implications if we find life - and if we do not? Steven J. Dick argues that given recent scientific findings, the discovery of life in some form beyond Earth is likely and so we need to study the possible impacts of such a discovery and formulate policies to deal with them. The remarkable and often surprising results are presented here in a form accessible to disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.



What Is Life On Earth And Beyond


What Is Life On Earth And Beyond
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Author : Andreas Losch
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-07-13

What Is Life On Earth And Beyond written by Andreas Losch and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-13 with Religion categories.


This volume explores the questions and answers surrounding the 'secret of life', combining approaches from the sciences, philosophy and theology, including the emerging discipline of astrobiology.



Encountering Life In The Universe


Encountering Life In The Universe
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Author : Chris Impey
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2013-10-17

Encountering Life In The Universe written by Chris Impey and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-17 with Science categories.


Encountering Life in the Universe examines the intersection of scientific research and society to determine the philosophy and ethics of relating to the Earth and beyond.



Space Time And Aliens


Space Time And Aliens
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-05-11

Space Time And Aliens written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-11 with Science categories.


In this comprehensive and interdisciplinary volume, former NASA Chief Historian Steven Dick reflects on the exploration of space, astrobiology and its implications, cosmic evolution, astronomical institutions, discovering and classifying the cosmos, and the philosophy of astronomy. The unifying theme of the book is the connection between cosmos and culture, or what Carl Sagan many years ago called the “cosmic connection.” As both an astronomer and historian of science, Dr. Dick has been both a witness to and a participant in many of the astronomical events of the last half century. This collection of papers presents his reflections over the last forty years in a way accessible to historians, philosophers, and scientists alike. From the search for alien life to ongoing space exploration efforts, readers will find this volume full of engaging topics relevant to science, society, and our collective future on planet Earth and beyond.



Astrobiology History And Society


Astrobiology History And Society
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Author : Zane Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-05-10

Astrobiology History And Society written by Zane Johnson and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-10 with categories.


This book addresses important current and historical topics in astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth, including the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). The first section covers the plurality of worlds debate from antiquity through the nineteenth century, while section two covers the extraterrestrial life debate from the twentieth century to the present. The final section examines the societal impact of discovering life beyond Earth, including both cultural and religious dimensions. Throughout the book, authors draw links between their own chapters and those of other contributors, emphasizing the interconnections between the various strands of the history and societal impact of the search for extraterrestrial life.



Astrobiology Discovery And Societal Impact


Astrobiology Discovery And Societal Impact
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2018-05-03

Astrobiology Discovery And Societal Impact written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-03 with Science categories.


Examines humanistic aspects of astrobiology, exploring approaches, critical issues, and implications of the discovery of extraterrestrial life.