Avi Loeb + ʻOumuamua and evidence for extraterrestrial intelligence

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The discussion centers around Avi Loeb's upcoming book "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth," which has not yet been published. Participants express skepticism about the book's claims, emphasizing that extraordinary assertions require extraordinary evidence, particularly in the context of extraterrestrial life. Loeb's controversial views on the interstellar object 'Oumuamua are highlighted, with some arguing that his theories lack acceptance within the scientific community. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the challenges of distinguishing credible reports from misidentifications. The potential for significant scientific discoveries related to extraterrestrial life is acknowledged, but many stress the need for rigorous evidence before drawing conclusions. The discussion reflects a tension between mainstream scientific skepticism and the allure of extraordinary claims, with references to historical figures like Galileo to illustrate the complexities of scientific acceptance.
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I wish they rebranded these as 'I can't believe it's not aliens!'. The whole sentence, including the exclamation.
The upsides are manyfold. UFO conventions would be harder to advertise, the media would perhaps get the message right for once, and the pilots (sorry, aviators) could even sometimes decide to report a flock of birds or a plane whenever there's something blurry at 3 o'clock because ICBINA! just doesn't roll off the tongue as easily.
 
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Bandersnatch said:
sorry, aviators)

What's the difference?

A Navy aviator breaks ground and flies into the wind.
An Air Force pilot....
 
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Thanks everyone. We no longer do UFO=UAP=Aliens! debunking here. Thread locked.
 
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