My Search for Proof Aliens Exist | Avi Loeb | TED

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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[Celeste-in-Oz]

“I do not have a footprint on social media, I enjoy nature” … I was expecting applause but the silence was deafening.

[DerStreuner]

"Science is better than politics." Applause. 👍

[Purified-Bananas]

"We are not the pinnacle of creation. There's room for improvement."

[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

[pp]

I stopped watching TED talks like 8 years ago.. this popped up on my feed for good reasons.. what a great talk!!

[annphillips]

Avi has been going where many scientists refuse to go for a long time. He is taking the community on one interview at a time. His enthusiasm is wonderful. Tumbling like Oumuamua he is joining forces with the likes of Gary Nolan etc ( minds too great to not take seriously.) It is amazing how much resistance he is encountering from within. . He needs our support Bravo. 👏👏👏

[uapReX]

"4 trillion dollars a year on military budgets"
Insane :(

[jacobbarr]

"There is room for improvement" Amen!!!!

[Cyclopsonlyseeshisdeath]

I loved his take on the Fermi paradox, “Single people ask this a lot, but you have to leave your house to meet people”

[jeffmosesjr]

The world needs more curious farm boys. Gods speed Dr Loab!

[cgpsj]

I could listen for hours to this captivating genius

[justicewillprevail]

He's absolutely right. He's never claimed he knows something for sure. He just simply says there are possibilities. Many science channels I watch refuses to even consider the possibility of intelligence from another galaxy. I find those channel rather close minded. Dr. Lien is much more accepting to new ideas and possibilities.

[cotystiehl]

Wow, this was refreshing to listen to....
It's too bad the few people at the top are more concerned with power and greed, and the the rest of us suffer for it.

[cameronbutton]

Nice talk - I’m glad there’s a scientist out there brave enough to put it all on the line for something we all want answers too

[wade]

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.

[gustavoantonio]

Avi is a great speaker, those 18 minutes felt like 18 seconds but I absorbed every word

[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.

[silvio]

I wish there were more scientists like Avi Loeb

[BearOnTheMoon]

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.

[JonnoPlays]

The only paradox is why people keep quoting Fermi.