To Be or Not to Be Signaling the Aliens

What is the purpose of Active SETI?

• To listen for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations

• To send signals out to extraterrestrial civilizations

• To debate the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations

• To study the behavior of extraterrestrial civilizations

Who thinks that sending signals to extraterrestrial civilizations is a terrible idea?

• Douglas Vakoch

• Stephen Hawking

• Seth Shostak

• David Brin

What is Stephen Hawking's concern about Active SETI?

• It could attract dangerous aliens

• It could lead to a misunderstanding with aliens

• It could disrupt our own radio transmissions

• It could violate international space laws

Why does David Brin want a moratorium on Active SETI?

• He believes aliens already know about us

• He thinks it's a waste of resources

• He fears it could harm our own planet

• He wants to keep the mystery of extraterrestrial life

What is the Arecibo Observatory known for?

• Being the world's largest radio telescope

• Discovering extraterrestrial life

• Sending the first message to aliens

• Broadcasting Beatles tunes to the stars

What does David Grinspoon suggest as an example for the debate on Active SETI?

• The protocols for Mars missions

• The protocols for deep-sea exploration

• The protocols for nuclear disarmament

• The protocols for climate change

Who signed a statement declaring that the decision to transmit messages to extraterrestrials should be based on a worldwide consensus?

• Elon Musk

• Dan Werthimer

• John Rummel

• Gene Rottenberry

What does Geoff Marcy suggest before broadcasting any messages to the nearest stars?

• Having a worldwide discussion and consensus

• Seeking permission from the United Nations

• Consulting with top scientists only

• Conducting a global survey

What is the main concern of Seth Shostak regarding the debate on Active SETI?

• The potential risks of high-powered transmissions

• The lack of interest from extraterrestrial civilizations

• The need for more funding for SETI research

• The impact on future generations of humans

SETI stands for _____________ for extraterrestrial intelligence.