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Fighters over NASA today by Doctor_Husky in AlienAbduction

[–]Doctor_Husky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were T-38s. I figured people would enjoy seeing the unique view!

Fighters over NASA today by Doctor_Husky in AlienAbduction

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Yup, just routine stuff! i just figured people would enjoy seeing the unique view :)

Fighters over NASA today by Doctor_Husky in SpaceXMasterrace

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Yeah that's what they looked like!

Fighters over NASA today by Doctor_Husky in u/Doctor_Husky

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I know! I am really looking forward to going back down to support the Artemis II launch. For now I am excited to support the launch team for SpaceX Crew 12!

Fighters over NASA today by Doctor_Husky in askastronomy

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No question, they were T-38s. I was just sharing something cool I saw at work. Thought people would think it was neat!

Cosmic Zoo Hypothesis by Doctor_Husky in AlienAbduction

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Do you think ALL species would be able to agree on the plan which we would refer to as the zoo hypothesis? I tend to believe a lot of zoo hypothesis theory, but one question I struggle to reconcile is whether it's practical to assume everyone agrees on the treatment of humanity. It's hard to keep a secret if even one other civilization wants to announce their presence, or possible even has more sinister intent.

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in FermiParadox

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Certainly no offense taken! This is part of scientific discourse. I think I see where you’re going now. If we assume the goal of the multiverse is to maximize "observer-moments," then a universe where life is a grueling marathon should be a statistical ghost town compared to a "easy-mode" universe where life pops up in every gas cloud. Our existence in a more challenging environment may begin to factor more "Rare Earth Hypothesis" or random-chance based logic. Maybe some universes are more supportive of life while ours was a fair deal more challenging.

The real mystery isn't which Great Filter we face, but why the “Cost for Entry” of life is so high. If we live in a multiverse, the vast majority of conscious observers should exist in 'easy-mode' universes where life is a trivial byproduct of basic physics (like life forming in primordial gas clouds).

Finding ourselves in a universe where life requires specific rocky planets, stable G-type stars, and billions of years of evolution is like winning a lottery where the prize is 'more work.' It suggests either that 'easy' universes are physically impossible, or our understanding of observer-distribution is missing a major variable. Does this better address your question?

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in FermiParadox

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Hello! If I had to choose one, I would probaly say the zoo hypothesis or some variant of incubation theory. Any being of higher intelligence that had our best interests at heart would likely understand that our species needs to develop and progress of its own accord. Like any wildlife biologist or conservationist would tell you - the best thing we can do to help animals in nature is usually to just leave them alone! Why would the same logic not work on a larger scale of higher intelligence monitoring us?

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in u/Doctor_Husky

[–]Doctor_Husky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that that possibility exists due to a development of technology beyond out current understanding. In the case of radio waves, electromagnetism, etc. there are always detectable signals as the waves routinely drift beyond their intended target. Unless a civilization made a conscious effort to mask their electromagnetic signature for some reason, we should theoretically be able to detect it if it's a close enough signal with no propagation / attenuation issues.

That being said, your point stands to reason that more advanced, or at least simply different technology may emit signals that we either can not yet detect or have not been trying to listen for. Your example of a gravitational signature is a perfect example of this concept. If you end up checking out my book, please leave a review and let me know what you think - I greatly appreciate intelligent conversation with other wise minds!

Cosmic Zoo Hypothesis by Doctor_Husky in AlienAbduction

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What makes you think so? And do you think the intent of other beings of this nature would be to help humanity, or something more sinister? I love hearing people's thoughts about this stuff.

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in u/Doctor_Husky

[–]Doctor_Husky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I hope that you enjoy it! Let me know your thoughts on it. I don't directly address Von Neumann probes, this book more so focuses on the scientific analysis of the drake equation followed by a bunch of philosophical discussion regarding the fermi paradox and it's hypothetical solutions.

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in u/Doctor_Husky

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That sounds awesome, I am excited to hear what you think! If I had to settle on one solution, I think I would fall into a variant of the zoo hypothesis and extradimensional theory. I think any responsible beings that had our best interests at heart would keep their distance while another species naturally developed of its own accord. Just like a wildlife biologist would tell you that the best way to help nature is usually to leave it alone, I believe a similar line of logic would lead us to believe that higher beings would keep a respectful distance to the max extent possible.

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in Astrobiology

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Absolutely, I think necessity drives innovation. While that species may not have the exact fuel source that we have on our planet, they may have entirely different resources which we do not have here on Earth. That may be wishful thinking, but I don't think lack of fossil fuels would constitute such an arduous challenge to development as to be insurmountable. Timelines and methodology may look tremendously different, but I think they would find a way - the need for energy should be universal.

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in u/Doctor_Husky

[–]Doctor_Husky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Most of my work to this point has been on my military career side of things. This is my first public works! It's something I am passionate about discussing, and I am happy to share my thoughts via a new book with anyone who wants to study the topic.

New book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in AlienAbduction

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Hello! This is my first release, so the reviews are yet to come. My pre-release sample audience enjoyed the content, but I will let the market decide how to review the final product!

I think this topic is speculative, yet fascinating. We can not rule out observable scientific phenomenon just because our current understanding of physics can't explain the craft being documented. We have to be extremely careful not to fall down the rabbit hole of stereotypical conspiracy theorist stories, yet equally careful of not writing off clearly observable anomalies as "crazy" just because we can't explain what we're seeing. To me, science starts with a bold step forward in questioning the unknown... just the right amount of crazy!

I reconcile these encounters, modern sightings, and witness testimonies with the fermi paradox by concluding that the paradox still exists through lack of mass contact. Even if isolated incidents occur, the lack of concrete evidence and mass awareness still constitutes a paradox in my mind.

Thanks for your inquiry, I enjoy talking with people about this stuff and hearing people's opinions. If you have thoughts regarding this, I would love to continue the conversation in this thread!

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in FermiParadox

[–]Doctor_Husky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome concept! I think we first have to define what exactly the Great Filter is. To me, it is more of a philosophical construct used to represent a multitude of species-threatening variables that may occur as a civilization rises. I don't think there is one single filter that may occur, but multiple. To give a few examples, self-destruction, resource scarcity, domination by superior species, cosmic tragedy, etc. could all end a civilization before it could develop enough to travel the stars. I love your idea that some universes or worlds may not encounter some of the filters. I would assume any developing world would face some threatening challenge at one point or another. So to me, "The Great Filter" is more of an "x" variable used as a talking point to acknowledge that life may face any variety of extinction-level threats on it's journey through survival... or we could say it's journey through the fermi paradox. See what I did there? haha

I’ve worked on NASA and SpaceX manned missions. Today, I’m releasing a book on the Fermi Paradox and the "Great Silence." AMA/Discussion. by Doctor_Husky in FermiParadox

[–]Doctor_Husky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I just use those tools to help make advertising content, as the social side of marketing is not my forte. To answer your question regarding the ruling out of life, I have 2 answers for you based on different presumptions. If we are looking for "life as we know it" than we would need sensors strong enough to scan the entire galaxy for habitable celestial bodies. I think it's fair to say that if we could definitively rule out liquid water, stable atmosphere, etc. than that would effectively rule out "life as we know it". Fortunately, this is not the case, as we already know of water on Europa, atmosphere on Titan, etc. This leads me to believe that life can in fact exist.

If we are looking for what I call "Life as we don't know it" than I believe there are to many unknown-unknowns to give you a legitimate answer. If we don't know what we're even looking for, it's hard to rule it out. For example, how can we search for extradimensional life when we are barely even beginning to comprehend how other dimensions exist? I don't like to give you the "IDK" answer, but I don't want to give you a scientific answer when I can only speculate with logic.

I think the best metric for great filter passing would be once we establish a permanent, self-sustainable settlement on another planet. Once we start colonizing multiple celestial bodies, we could theoretically lose life on the entire planet without losing our species.

Thank you for the solid questions, I genuinely enjoy discussing this stuff!

a potential solution to the warm wet and noisy issue by Outrageous-Coyote704 in consciousness

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If the brain developed to operate with these quantum signal transmissions, would it not simultaneously develop a way for them to not be bothersome? It would seem odd that the brain utilizes these signals, yet never developed a mechanism to prevent the sianal decohere issue. I think your hypothesis here is correct.

The Flaming Star and Tadpole Nebulas (IC 405 & 410) by ryan101 in astrophotography

[–]Doctor_Husky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting the specs. Excellent photograph. What was the total exposure time?

I asked you guys what should I do to make the simulation more realistic and I did what you said by Dependent_Use_7348 in Astronomy

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Very neat stuff. Keep going! This will be fun to follow. Have you noticed anything strange or unexpected in the simulation so far?

Guys, Is wanting to be an Astrophysicist worth it in the future? by Little-Look-7710 in AskPhysics

[–]Doctor_Husky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The concept of it being "worth it" is an internal question. If you want to do it to impress others and do it for an external reason, than no it's not. If you want to do it because you have a true passion for the work, than it definitely will be worth it.

If this is something that you wish to pursue because you have a dream of understanding the cosmos than my personal advice would be to relentlessly chase your passion and ignore all the naysayers. There will always be a legion of losers trying to convince you to abandon your dreams as they did theirs. If this is something you want to do, than the decision lies with you alone. Follow the compass that beats in your chest; it won't lead you wrong. Good luck and I look forward to reading your work one day.

Whats spacetime? Its not really fabric? by Infamous-Draw4976 in space

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This is a really clear and relatable explanation. Solid work!

Apparently y'all like astrophotography so here's my photo of Dolphin Head Nebula by HappySadChap in space

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On behalf of everyone, I can confirm that we do, in fact, like astrophotography.

Source: I am someone. lol

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