Message in a Bottle – An Update to the Golden Record
Message in a Bottle – An Update to the Golden Record Hello Members, are excited to host LY for an exciting seminar tomorrow, January 10 th , both in-person in building 180-101 and on WebEx at noon. You don’t want to miss this! Abstract: Building upon the Voyager Golden Records' legacy, the Message in a Bottle (MIAB) project aims to reach beyond our world, much like its predecessors launched with Voyager 1 and 2 in 1977. These earlier records presented a snapshot of Earth and human civilization, symbolizing our yearning to connect with advanced extraterrestrial beings. MIAB addresses a significant challenge: communicating without shared signs, symbols, or semiotic conventions. It employs scientific methods to devise a novel mode of expression that conveys humanity's story. Our objective is to encapsulate human society's collective knowledge, emotions, innovations, and aspirations. We strive to do so in a universally comprehensible yet contextually significant ma...