Not only is the phrase “intergalactic civilization a turn-off, but the whole end-of-the-world trope could lead many listeners to picture SIAI wearing tinfoil hats. Get the public and the commentariat thinking about the more obvious threats first—such as massive structural unemployment. Once they learn enough, they will stumble upon the right evidence.
I tried to steer the discussion that way on NPR’s website. No luck.
Not only is the phrase “intergalactic civilization a turn-off, but the whole end-of-the-world trope could lead many listeners to picture SIAI wearing tinfoil hats. Get the public and the commentariat thinking about the more obvious threats first—such as massive structural unemployment. Once they learn enough, they will stumble upon the right evidence.
I tried to steer the discussion that way on NPR’s website. No luck.