The largest public opinion poll is underway on the question 'What should we do if aliens come in contact?'
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The UK SETI Research Network launched a project 'A Message from Afar' to develop an international agreement on dealing with extraterrestrial life. The project has raised a wide range of opinions on the Internet about how to respond to alien contacts, and according to a report from The British newspaper company The Guardian , it is the largest survey ever conducted by a public agency. It is a poll of the scale.
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How should we respond to alien contact? Scientists ask the public | Science | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jul/01/do-you-think-that-there-is-alien-life-beyond-earth-first-contact
Martin Dominique, director of physics and astronomy at St. Andrew's University, said, “There is still no arrangement under international law on how to respond to communications from extraterrestrial civilization for this research purpose. I wanted to hear the opinions of people in
Also, Dr. John Elliott, who studies intelligence at the University of Leeds Beckett, told The Guardian: 'The international SETI community searching for extraterrestrial intelligent life will soon be able to announce alien signals.' And answer. On the other hand, he said, 'In today's social media era, fake news and conspiracy are so full of society that this will only cause confusion,' he said. The impact of news about aliens on society Indicated that it was urgent to investigate the
Public opinion polls on “A Message from Afar” are being conducted at the site of “The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2019 ”, which has been held in London since July 1, 2019, and by accessing the official site. You can answer from the internet. The main question is this:
Q1: Have you participated in the exhibition 'A Message from Afar'?
Q2: Do you think it is worthwhile to look for extraterrestrial intelligence?
Q3: Do you think that extraterrestrial life exists?
Q3-2: What kind of form do you think? (If you answered 'Yes' to Q3)
Simple (such as bacteria)
・ Intellect (human, dolphin, etc.)
・ More advanced than human
Q4: Do you want to know if extraterrestrial beings exist?
Q5: If a signal from extraterrestrial intelligence is found, you are ...
・ I do not care much
・ View the news
Commenting and spreading on social media on this topic
Q6: How do you feel about Q5?
Q7: What do you think is a reliable source of information? (Multiple answers possible)
・ Major TV news
・ Direct quotation from professional scientists
・ Official announcement of government
・ All other sources of information
Q7-2: What kind of comment do you make? (If the bottom answer in Q5)
・ Comments limited to scientific evidence
・ May also comment based on speculation
Q7-3: If there is no news that the signal has been deciphered, will your comment based on your speculation be spurred? (If you answer below in Q7-2)
Q8: If you find a simple life, not a signal from extraterrestrial intelligence, you are ...
・ I think it is boring
・ As interesting as signals from extraterrestrial intelligence
・ It may be more interesting
Q9: Some people think that you
・ I can not agree. Sending messages to the universe should be prohibited
・ Requires rules and laws about the sender and content of the message
・ I think that the person who wants to send a message may send it freely
Q9-2: Who do you think should decide the sender and content of the message? (If you choose the second answer in Q9)
Q10: Communication devices on the earth are sending signals to space. Do you think you should stop these communications, even if they affect television broadcasts, car navigation, etc?
Q11: Do you have any comments?
Q12: Please tell me about you.
· Primary school children
・ Junior high school or high school
College students
・ School teacher
・ Specialized scientist
・ We are retired from retirement age
・ Others
If you click 'SUBMIT', the answer will be sent.
When you send it, the message 'Accepted. Thank you for your response!' Is displayed.
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