The hottest Extraterrestrial Life Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Glenn’s Substack β€’ 1336 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jun 23
  1. Recent reports about aliens are likely coming from within the government.
  2. The reason for the emergence of alien stories now remains unclear.
  3. Speculation abounds about the motivations and actions of potential alien visitors.
α΄‹ΚŸα΄€α΅Ύs β€’ 471 implied HN points β€’ 06 Jun 23
  1. The zoo hypothesis suggests a scenario where a more advanced intelligence has isolated or quarantined the planet, similar to animals in a zoo.
  2. Civilizations may rise and fall based on genetic selection, with humans being perceived as 'angry apes' by more advanced species.
  3. Encounters with UFOs and potentially non-human beings could be viewed in the context of a 'farm' or 'nature preserve' scenario, where humans are studied or observed by a superior intelligence.
Everything Is Amazing β€’ 963 implied HN points β€’ 20 Jun 23
  1. The Earth has fascinating and dangerous underwater sinkholes, like the Great Blue Hole and the Yongle Blue Hole.
  2. Exploring the geological impact on our lives can reveal intriguing connections to our world's history and future.
  3. Scientists finding deep-sea features like the Taam ja' Blue Hole may provide insights into life on other planets.
Space Ambition β€’ 179 implied HN points β€’ 03 Nov 23
  1. Many famous scientists and billionaires are interested in finding extraterrestrial life because it could change how we see our place in the universe. Projects like SETI are dedicated to this search, using advanced technology to listen for signals from space.
  2. There are lots of places in our solar system that scientists believe could support life, such as Mars, Venus, and the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Each of these locations has unique features that make them interesting for searching for signs of life.
  3. Different methods are used to try to make contact with possible alien civilizations, like sending messages into space or looking for signals. The challenges include knowing what to look for and how to interpret any responses we might get.
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Skeptic β€’ 61 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jul 23
  1. The public frenzy over UFOs and UAPs is increasing due to recent congressional hearings.
  2. It's important to approach extraordinary claims with skepticism and demand evidence for beliefs in aliens or UFOs.
  3. Being open-minded but skeptical is key when evaluating claims about extraterrestrial intelligence and UFO sightings.