What would really happen if we got a message from space? How would we react? Scientists and sci-fi writers unravel the impact of this world changing event, forming an intriguing hypothetical scenario.The below guests are featured in this episode: <ul><li>Seth Shostak </li><li>Neil Tyson</li><li>Nick Sagan</li><li>Frank Drake</li><li>Jill Tarter</li><li>Douglas Vakoch</li><li>Dan Werthimer</li></ul>For even more Alien Encounters, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/alienencounters. Terms apply.

Ep.2: The Arrival

On Alien Encounters, scientists ask: are we really alone in the universe? And what happens if we aren’t? In this 10-part series, astronomers, engineers and other experts will walk you through the real-life scenarios of what could happen if aliens landed on Earth, based on the research. Find out how aliens could make first contact and what they might do when they get here from experts like Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Nick Sagan, and members of SETI and NASA. Alien Encounters is direct audio from the hit Science Channel TV show, and includes dramatized scenarios of what first contact might look like in a riveting blend of suspense, intrigue and horror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.