8th August 2006, 1:19 AM
I disagree, but that's because I appreciate aesthetics over hard logic.
Most of what I disagree with is the notion of our inability to recognize alien art as art. That's an impossibility, because art is a very nebulous concept, and on many levels, mathematics and art are very intertwined. I have no doubt that, no matter what form a hypothetical message comes in, some people will view it as artistic, and others will examine it with a microscope.
I believe that an ideal contact would showcase both aspects of our communicative skills.
Most of what I disagree with is the notion of our inability to recognize alien art as art. That's an impossibility, because art is a very nebulous concept, and on many levels, mathematics and art are very intertwined. I have no doubt that, no matter what form a hypothetical message comes in, some people will view it as artistic, and others will examine it with a microscope.
I believe that an ideal contact would showcase both aspects of our communicative skills.
YOU CANNOT HIDE FOREVER
WE STAND AT THE DOOR
WE STAND AT THE DOOR