Are We Alone? One Question, One Scientist, Two Harvard Initiatives

Abstract

In the vast expanse of the universe, humanity has long pondered one fundamental question: are we alone? Historically, the search for extraterrestrial life has focused on the passive detection of electromagnetic signals from distant starts. However, Professor Abraham “Avi” Loeb, leader of Harvard’s Galileo Project, has taken a more proactive approach: searching for physical objects associated with extraterrestrial technologies. Professor Avi Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science and former Chair of the Department of Astronomy. THURJ Original Content Writer Andrés Muedano recently had the opportunity to meet with him to discuss his work and motivations.