Congress Has Hearing On UFOs, But No Confirmation Of Extraterrestrials

The video explores the history and efforts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), starting with UFO sightings and the Pentagon's limited explanations. It delves into Frank Drake's pioneering work with Project Ozma and his famous equation estimating the number of detectable alien civilizations. The video also covers the discovery of exoplanets and the challenges faced by SETI, including funding cuts. It highlights the Breakthrough Listen project and discusses the potential risks and benefits of reaching out to extraterrestrial civilizations.

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