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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Alien Encounters
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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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
November 11, 2022
Ep.10: The Time Machine
<p>The quantum computer disperses into the cloud before it is destroyed, releasing unprecedented information into the world's computers. This leads to a virtual reality simulator that allows people to see through time and space.</p><p>The below guests are featured in this episode: </p><ul><li>Hakeem Oluseyi</li><li>Carin Bondar</li><li>Dario Nardi</li><li>Alex Lightman</li><li>David Brin</li><li>Alan D Foster</li><li>David Gerrold</li><li>Jamais Cascio</li><li>Daniel Lidar</li><li>Catherine Asaro</li><li>Seth Lloyd</li><li>Adam H Marblestone</li><li>Jesse Schell</li><li>Viktor Deak</li></ul><p>For even more Alien Encounters, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/alienencounters. Terms apply.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 4, 2022
Ep.9: The War
<p>When direct assaults on the quantum computer fail, the US military tries to destroy the hybrid network by targeting the Brids. Meanwhile, the computer retrieves a mysterious box from the alien space trash orbiting Earth.</p><p>The below guests are featured in this episode: </p><ul><li>Hakeem Oluseyi</li><li>Carin Bondar</li><li>Dario Nardi</li><li>Alex Lightman</li><li>John Smart</li><li>David Brin</li><li>Alan D Foster</li><li>David Gerrold</li><li>Joan Slonczewski</li><li>Daniel Gregory</li><li>Jamais Cascio</li><li>Daniel Lidar</li><li>Catherine Asaro</li><li>Seth Lloyd</li><li>David Graham</li><li>Carlos F Barbas</li><li>Metin Sitti</li></ul><p>For even more Alien Encounters, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/alienencounters. Terms apply.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 28, 2022
Ep.8: The Escalation
<p>Humans unlock the ability to genetically design their own Brid babies and join the Brids' hive mind, causing a panic that humans will soon become obsolete. The self-aware quantum computer makes its own survival top priority.</p><p>The below guests are featured in this episode: </p><ul><li>Hakeem Oluseyi</li><li>Dario Nardi</li><li>Alex Lightman</li><li>John Smart</li><li>Seth Shostak</li><li>David Brin</li><li>Alan D Foster</li><li>David Gerrold</li><li>Joan Slonczewski</li><li>Juan Enriquez</li><li>Jamais Cascio</li><li>Catherine Asaro</li><li>Yaneer Bar Yam</li><li>George Church</li><li>Rogier Windhorst</li></ul><p>For even more Alien Encounters, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/alienencounters. Terms apply. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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