My Search for Proof Aliens Exist | Avi Loeb | TED

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Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven't dedicated the proper resources. Diving into unidentified phenomena such as the Oumuamua asteroid, he explores his scientific search for extraterrestrial technology, envisioning a future where a higher interstellar intelligence helps us improve life here on Earth.

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All Comments (21)
  • “I do not have a footprint on social media, I enjoy nature” … I was expecting applause but the silence was deafening.
  • "We are not the pinnacle of creation. There's room for improvement."
  • @uapReX
    "4 trillion dollars a year on military budgets" Insane :(
  • @DerStreuner
    "Science is better than politics." Applause. 👍
  • @ThorPalsson
    Avi doesn't deserve that hate he has received from the scientific community Since when does science not allow curiosity and wonder? He is asking questions that are absolutely fundamental to our existence
  • The Spanish Inquisition is in the chat again. With those people science can't evolve, they know already everything. 🙉🙊🙈
  • @astyanax905
    i always love to hear from this guy. Professors at Harvard generally speaking know exactly what they're talking about
  • @thanatosor
    Even when it land on your backyard, Gov will still say it's air balloon 😂
  • @jeffmosesjr
    The world needs more curious farm boys. God speed Dr Loab.
  • @SgtGuarnereDD
    Avi is taking the risk that was needed by many scientists in the past leading to incredible discoveries for mankind. I'm not going to assume he's right, but I admire his curiosity and stubbornness and just hope for him to get his breakthrough in time. It'd be the discovery of a lifetime.
  • @emom358
    Fascinating talk, thank you Dr. Loeb.
  • Thank you for choosing to give a TED talk worth listening to. Shame the management didn't have the decency to let you finish in peace. Hope the next generation gets a chance to hear and understand what you were trying to convey. GOOD LUCK on your next hunt.
  • I suggest a business model. planet will be yours if you sponsor to search for it :)
  • @wade8130
    A scientist who is more concerned with his reputation than with searching for answers is of little use to the world. Too many of those. Dr. Leob is a scientist who isn't afraid, and that's refreshing.
  • @punkdigerati
    What is with the title? Is it his search for if aliens exist, as in "my search for proof that aliens exist"?