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Title:  The SETI Factor - How the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Our View of the Universe and Ourselves

Author:  Frank White
Edition: NA
ISBN: 0-8027-1105-7
Date: 1990
Publisher: Walker and Company
Binding: Hard Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6-1/4 x 9-1/4
Pages: 250

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned.  Former library copy with usual stampings and checkout pocket. Minor pencil writing from library. Has dust jacket clear cover which is very nice

Special Notes: NA

About the book*

The SETI Factor: How the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Is Changing Our View of the Universe and Ourselves by Frank White is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's quest to discover intelligent life beyond Earth. Published in 1990, the book delves into the scientific, philosophical, and societal implications of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), particularly in light of NASA's intensified efforts in the early 1990s.

Chapters:

1. What's at Stake?
2. Framing the Question
3. The Debate
4. The SETI Factor
5. Modern SETI
6. The Probabilities of Contact
7. Contact Scenarios
8. Immediate Impact
9. Long-Term Impact
10. Getting Ready for SETI

Appendix A: Interviews - Isaac Asimov, Ben Finney, Paul Horowitz, Philip Morrison, Carl Sagan and Jill Tarter. 

Appendix B: SETI Protocols

Appendix C: Models

Appendix D: Organizations

Notes, Bibliography and Index

White examines the methodologies employed in SETI, including the use of radio telescopes to scan the cosmos for signals from alien civilizations. He discusses the application of the Drake Equation to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in our galaxy and considers the probabilities of making contact. Beyond the technical aspects, the book reflects on how the potential discovery—or the absence—of extraterrestrial intelligence could profoundly impact human belief systems, cultural narratives, and our understanding of our place in the universe.

Through interviews with scientists and experts, White presents a compelling case that the search for extraterrestrial life is not just a scientific endeavor but a catalyst for a revolutionary shift in human consciousness. He concludes with recommendations on how society can prepare for the possibilities that SETI presents, urging readers to contemplate the broader implications of contact with intelligent life beyond our planet.

The SETI Factor serves as both an informative guide to the science of SETI and a philosophical inquiry into its potential to transform humanity's self-perception and worldview.

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