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Nonconscious intelligence in the universe.

D M Raup1

  • 1The University of Chicago, IL 60637.

Acta Astronautica
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Intelligent systems, like those built by humans, may exist in non-human animals. The biological feasibility of animal radio communication could significantly improve the chances of detecting extraterrestrial life using Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Astrobiology
  • Animal Communication
  • SETI

Background:

  • Non-human animals have evolved complex functional systems comparable to human-made ones.
  • Radio communication, while unverified in animals, is biologically plausible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of biologically feasible radio communication in non-intelligent organisms for astrobiology.
  • To assess how the potential for animal radio communication impacts current Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of biological systems and communication.
  • Review of existing astrobiological detection methods.

Main Results:

  • Functional equivalence between evolved animal systems and human technology is observed.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline ExobiologyNASA Discipline Number 52-40NASA Program ExobiologyNon-NASA Center

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  • Radio communication is a biologically feasible capability for animals.

    • Conclusions:

    • The existence of radio communication in non-intelligent extraterrestrial life could enhance SETI detection capabilities.
    • Focusing SETI efforts on detecting biologically feasible, non-intelligent communication systems may increase the probability of discovering alien life.